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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…

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.

Navigating portions of Peoria could be much easier in the near future. City officials unveiled a Downtown Wayfinding Plan at an open house Tuesday night.…

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new billboard campaign that educates Peorians on what childhood trauma looks like and a program that could offer a solution. And you'll hear from a Peoria City/County Health Department Epidemiologist about notable respiratory illnesses floating around Peoria County this cold and flu season. Plus, many employment fields and industries across the country are striving for improved diversity and inclusion in the workplace...and sports is no exception.

On today’s episode, hear Peoria native and new Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey talk about his new job and what drove him to take it on. And you’ll hear from the Heritage Ensemble’s founder and artistic director, Sharon Samuels Reed. She tells WCBU’s Jody Holtz why Black history should be celebrated year-round, not just in February. Plus, Peoria County Clerk Rachael Parker recounts her long professional journey.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth about a bill she sponsored, which guarantees 40 hours of paid leave for all Illinois workers. And advocates say they're confident the state supreme court will uphold cash bail reform. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon sits down with Peoria City Council candidate and Peoria Public Schools director of school safety Demario Boone to see why he wanted to run for a council seat.

In today's special episode, you'll hear about equity within the Greater Peoria area. First, Sarah Nardi will talk with OSF CEO Roxanna Crosser about inequity within the healthcare system, and their new Health Equity Action Council. Then, WCBU's student reporter Jordan Mead covers the inequities within the public transportation system in Peoria, and what's being done about it. Finally, on a new episode of WCBU's FOOD TREK, Tory Dahlhoff examines racial disparities within farming.

On today’s episode, KC Murphy of the Saint Patrick Society of Peoria talks to WCBU’s Joe Deacon about how the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming back for a delayed 40th anniversary, after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And you'll discover how scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab are using a waste byproduct to produce efficient biofuels. Plus, WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks with two members of the Tazewell County Broadband Committee about broadband infrastructure development.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Roanoke farmer Corrie Scott about an ancient agricultural technique she's using on her land. And Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce facilitator Molly Crusen-Bishop tells WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about efforts to expand its outreach to grow the economy and population of the northern Peoria County community of just over 6,000 people. Plus, Peoria City Council member Tim Riggenbach stops by the WCBU studios with an update on what's happening in the 3rd District.

In today's episode, you'll hear why Peoria and Woodford Counties are joining the Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure program. Plus, reporter Maggie Strahan has a conversation with Peoria Pastor Ben Watt, who is a Republican candidate for the 92nd district seat in the House of Representatives. You'll also get an update on difficulties at the state's child welfare agency, and hear what the U-S Census' population undercount of Illinois will...and won't...change.