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On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Mark Misselhorn, chairman of the Downtown Advisory Commission, who talks about the changes under consideration for the stretch of downtown waterfront sometimes called "Peoria's front porch." And Peoria Park District executive director Emily Cahill talks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about programs and projects in the works for this year.

In today's episode, you'll hear from a labor expert who explains the current status of the talks between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools. And Mayor Rita Ali weighs in on her hopes for a deal between the school district and the teachers' union. Plus, book challenges are once again on the rise across the nation, and you'll hear how Illinois has been impacted.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois educators about what they think regarding the new curriculum requirement to teach a unit on media literacy. And the Big Table of Greater Peoria is returning for a third year, and one of the organizers is calling for everyone to pull up a seat and give their input. Plus, hear from the candidates for Peoria County Board districts 8, 9, and 10.

In today's episode, you'll hear more about what Illinois' proposed Worker's Rights Amendment includes, and why some are either for, or against this potential change. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with members from the Peoria Art Guild about what to expect at this year's 60th annual Peoria Fine Art Fair happening this weekend.

In today's episode, you'll hear about new grants and projects coming to the Peoria International Airport. And a new app developed in Peoria takes union organizing into the digital age. Plus, a new disease threat is impacting our food supply. Get all the information you need to know about Tar Spot, and what a community college is doing to alleviate the semi-truck driver shortage.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois' first electric vehicle coordinator about how the state plans to meet its goal to have a million EVs on the road by 2030. And the executive director of the Chicago-based High Speed Rail Alliance gives his take on Peoria's passenger rail proposal. Plus, a check in on Peoria's tourism rebound post COVID-19.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a classical Indian dance extravaganza coming to Peoria this weekend. And learn more about the legacy of Peoria's pagan politician...Robert Green Ingersoll. Plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Peterlin, Melissa Hucal, and Jeremie Glass join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production “The ReGifters”.

On today's episode, Peoria's two primary minor league sports franchises say their industry was overlooked in federal COVID-19 relief, as they seek support for a possible new financial aid package. Plus, an interview with the CEO of East Peoria-based i3 Broadband. And Tim Shelley reports on a proposed passenger rail service concept linking the River City to Chicago.

On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong COVID-19 series continues with a look at how two Peoria pharmacies are dealing with high demand and tight supplies for at-home tests. Plus, Tim Shelley talks to the head of Reditus Labs about keeping up with this current surge. And Hannah Alani breaks down the dispute involving the Peoria County Board and the County Auditor.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Planning and Zoning Board chairman Michael Wiesehan about the torrent of short-term rental applications. Plus, an interview about kidney health with Rhonda Smith, an advocate for the central Illinois chapter of The Links Inc. And learn about the two Peoria Park District facilities on the South Side that will see major upgrades soon.