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On today's episode, you'll hear from the Wisconsin-based developer that's taken ownership of the former Taft Homes. Plus, a conversation with someone on the front lines of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And learn why Peoria Grown is opening its second Market 309 location on the Bradley University campus.

On today's episode, Joe Deacon visits with some Peoria Rivermen as the minor league hockey team returns to the ice. Plus, Bradley University's president has an update on the hiring of a new diversity chief. And Western Illinois University researchers look at the impact of COVID-19 on Midwestern police departments.

On today's episode, Tim Shelley talks to the new executive director of the Peoria Bio-Made initiative. Plus, you'll hear about Illinois Central College's effort to reduce farm nutrient runoff into waterways. And Hannah Alani takes a ride in an IDOT snowplow as crews get ready for winter.

Peoria police are investigating the year’s 14th homicide. 24-year-old Jaware A. Cole of Peoria died Tuesday evening at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.…

The $65 million Blutowne development from Flaherty & Collins will feature 219 upscale residential units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space.

In today's episode, multiple sclerosis activist Brian Gorsich shares more about the disease and his personal journey living with it. And hear the priorities of the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Plus, get a closer look at two proposed affordable housing developments in South Peoria and why some say one of them is wrong for the neighborhood.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talk with Peoria-area educators about how and why they're working to recruit and retain more teachers of color. And WCBU's Hannah Alani sits down with Bradley University junior and first-generation American and college student Naomi Barranco about how being part of the student chapter of the Bradley Association of Latino Professionals of America has changed her life. Plus, you’ll hear how Peoria is sending a 12-year-old to a national rock-climbing competition. WCBU's Jody Holtz takes you to the rock-climbing facility First Ascent Peoria to learn more.

In today's special episode, you'll get a deep dive into the affordable housing crisis for extremely low-income Illinoisans. Through conversations with Christine Kahl of Phoenix Community Development Services and Bob Palmer of Housing Action Illinois, you'll learn about the current need in the Greater Peoria area and potential solutions to the problem.

On today's episode, the WCBU staff looks back at some of their favorite stories of 2021.

In today's episode, you'll hear about how a group of Hispanic Peoria business owners are putting on a new Cinco de Mayo bash. And, one of Central Illinois' larger banks has a new leader at the helm. J. Lance Carter, the incoming CEO of Heartland Bank and Trust speaks with Charlie Schlenker. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Madison Boedecker and Jarod Hazzard about Peoria Player’s upcoming production of the musical “The Wedding Singer."