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On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong series on COVID-19 concludes with a doctor from UnityPoint talking about healthcare burnout. Plus, new installments of our history series Postmark Peoria and the arts and culture series Out & About.

On today's episode, you'll hear a preview of the new season of the Festival of Lights in East Peoria. Plus, Jon Norton talks to Backyard Tire Fire ahead of their weekend show at Kenny's Westside Pub. And a new episode of Out & About.

On today's episode, Joe Deacon chats with Bradley University's women's basketball coach Andrea Gorski. Plus, a preview of a Chicago Farmer show in Peoria this weekend. And a new episode of our arts and culture series Out & About, about a new play at Bradley.

On today's episode, hear why the head of the Peoria Federation of Teachers is at odds with District 150 administrators. Plus, you'll hear an interview with Eureka College's president about the impact of COVID-19. And a closer look at evictions in central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear from famous Peoria TikTok producer Angie Ostaszewski. Plus, a conversation about burnout on college campuses like Bradley University and how to avoid it. And a new way to discuss social justice at Eureka College.

On today' s episode, you'll hear the debut episode of our new food and farming series Food Trek. Plus, you'll hear a preview of a toy giveaway event in Peoria. And a new installment of Out & About.

In today's episode, you'll hear why the Tazewell County Board Chairman voted against a proposed ordinance putting a moratorium on wind farms. And learn more about new housing coming to Peoria, with the goal to support young people experiencing homelessness. Plus, there's a lot happening at the Peoria Fire Department. Hear from Chief Shawn Sollberger about promotions, a new fee recovery program and more.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Jacob Roberts and Jennifer Davis of the Peoria Public Library tell WCBU’s Jody Holtz about “Bookmarked," a new Peoria youth book club that is tackling difficult books, including so-called banned books. And you’ll learn how Greater Peoria is positioning itself to lead in agricultural innovation. WCBU correspondent Tm Alexander goes to the first Ag-Tech Connect Session to talk to Morton Economic Development Council chief executive officer Leigh Ann Brown about Ag-Tech Connect and the regional collaborations and she hopes spring from it. Plus, you'll hear about State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth's legislation aimed at improving school lunches.

In today's episode, WCBU student reporter Isabela Nieto heads to a speech competition to learn more about the value of the art of public speaking to Peoria students. And you'll get a breakdown of what's in the new Peoria Health and Human Services campus and why it's needed. Plus, Marc Supreme visits the studio to talk about his new literary mixtape that uses tangible hip hop concepts to help students make the right decisions for them regarding life after graduation.

More than 65 people turned out today at Peoria’s South Side Mission for a roundtable on what happens when two neighborhood Kroger stores close. The…