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In today's episode, you'll learn how two Illinois towns are taking different approaches to keep the news coming even as the local papers shrivel up. And hear why more ShotSpotter data will be shared with community nonprofits. Plus, a preview of the public corruption trial involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Also, a trip to the state's first Black independently owned cannabis dispensary.

In this special episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Executive Director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright about her extensive background and incoming role as host of Out and About.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Peoria-based singer songwriter Emily Antonacci - known musically as emily - joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the recent debut of her EP entitled “living room” now available on all streaming platforms and on CD. Learn about Emily’s unique "Sad-Girl Ukulele Pop" sound that has garnered over 375,000 plays on Spotify. Learn more at emilyoffstage.com

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 17, 2021. Our top story is about how the process to fill an opening on the Peoria City Council is underway, with a decision expected in a little more than a month. You'll also hear how new CDC guidance says fully vaccinated people can now go mask-less in most settings both outdoors or indoors. Tim Shelley speaks with Dr. Steve Hippler, chief clinical officer for OSF HealthCare, about what that means for you.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 20, 2021. Our top story is about how the historic Hale Memorial Church on Peoria's West Bluff faces potential demolition if someone doesn't step up to restore the building. You'll also hear how several Peoria-area community and business leaders are hoping to develop the city into a major biomanufacturing center in the next several years.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Our top story is about how deaths by suicide in Peoria County declined last year. You'll also hear how Peoria-area lumber yards and construction companies are struggling to grapple with all-time high lumber prices.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Our top story is about how fifteen Peoria students aren't just graduating with a high school diploma, they've also earned a 2-year college degree. You'll also hear how with summer camps on the horizon, the CDC issued new guidance last week for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Our top story is about how the Broadway Lounge is playing host to an original piano bar show… by a former Cirque du Soleil star this weekend. You'll also hear how public libraries as we know them today, may not exist without the Herculean efforts of one Peorian. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Jennifer Davis of the Peoria Public Library about the legacy of Erastus Swift Willcox.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Our top story is about how the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is looking at how to address gaps in public transit access across the area. You'll also hear from storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis who has two roles to play in the upcoming Springdale Cemetery Summer Snippet Tour. As he tells WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter, one figure is well-known, while the other is more obscure.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 2, 2021. Our top story is about how an environmental advocacy group warns a lack of data about nitrate levels in private well water could be hiding a significant public health problem. You'll also hear how the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to fourth of July celebrations around the nation in 2020. This year, the big Red, White, and Boom celebration remains canceled, but many other area communities are bringing back their celebrations.