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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.

On today’s episode, the director of medical oncology for OSF, Dr. James McGee talks to WCBU reporter Hannah Alani about OSF’s new, $237 million dollar Cancer Institute scheduled to open in early 20-24. And Peoria entrepreneur and author Francie Hinrichsen talks to WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter about her new book "Dream, Build, Grow”. Plus, WCBU's Tim Shelley drops by the Peoria City/County Health Department and gets a breakdown of the latest sexually transmitted disease statistics.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat on the results of the 2022 Illinois Schools Report Card. And a former school board president shares why local school board and library board races shouldn't be overlooked. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali sits down for her one-on-one with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to talk about the regulation of adult-use recreational cannabis businesses in the city and much more.

In today's episode, you'll hear part two of WCBU's local theatre coverage during an extended edition of Out and About. Jenn Gordon is joined by Nicki Haschke from Peoria Players Theatre, Chip Joyce from Corn Stock Theatre, and Nona Buster from the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin to talk about how these theatres survived the pandemic, what the future looks like for them, and what they need from the community to keep live local theatre strong in Greater Peoria.

The long-awaited stretch of the Rock Island Greenway connecting Harvard Avenue to Glen Oak Park is finally complete. WCBU's Collin Schopp talks to the city of Peoria's Nick McMillion about the updates to the Rock Island Greenway. You’ll also hear a local economist explain why he believes the country isn't in a recession just yet... And on our Arts Feature Out and About, Sarah Marie Dillard and Brandon Mooberry join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Ignite Peoria.

On today's episode, the WCBU staff shares more of their favorite stories of 2021.

The City of Peoria is being sued for the way it enforces its chronic nuisance ordinance. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court, alleges the city…