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In today's episode, you'll hear conversations with both candidates running to represent the new 46th district state senate seat. Peoria Democrat Dave Koehler has represented the 46th district in the Illinois state senate since 2006. He faces a challenge from his Republican opponent Desi Anderson.

In today's episode, you'll hear why Illinois' 91st House District race is so competitive and costly this election season. And a twin referenda is on the November ballot for Germantown Hills voters. Hear what questions those voters will be asked, plus an update on the search for a site for a solar farm coming to Peoria County.

In today's conclusion of the WCBU mental health series on All Things Peoria, you'll hear how suicide can impact loved ones. Plus, we'll take a look at the mental health disparities within the LGBTQ community, and one woman's journey navigating her own mental health throughout the past couple of years.

In today's episode, this weekend is the last of a state tax holiday to help families buy school supplies. You'll hear what resources are available. And a Peoria native is returning home to the River City to direct a play near and dear to his heart. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About highlights the Penguin Players upcoming production of 'Back to the 80's'.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the founder of an organization called Founding Females that aims to assist women in their business ventures. Plus, an interview with a Bradley University professor who wrote a children’s book about masks during COVID. And a new episode of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a UnityPoint expert about what parents are wondering about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Plus, you'll learn about the battery storage angle of the state's new clean energy jobs plan. And learn how hard it is to grow local journalists in Peoria.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Bradley University's new VP for diversity, equity and inclusion: Warren Anderson. Plus, an interview with Chris Schaffner, the director of JOLT Foundation, a Peoria-based harm reduction nonprofit. And Illinois Central College president Sheila Quirk-Bailey talks to Tim Shelley about the proposed Hired! IT Workforce Accelerator project.

On today's episode, we explore the long trauma felt by families and survivors of Peoria gun violence. You’ll hear about a South Side community leader who is connecting with children whose lives have been rocked by violence. And you’ll meet a mother and father who lost their son in a fatal shooting.

On today’s episode, wood carving artist Jim Arnold speaks with WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle about his classes at the Peoria Art Guild. And WCBU's Tim Shelley goes to the Peoria transportation garage and to speak with I-DOT District 3 engineer Kensil Garnett to get an update on the status of some of the most prominent projects happening around the region. He also learns how to look out for workers in those work zones. Plus, WCBU's Hannah Alani takes a closer look at why your morning cup of coffee might be getting more expensive lately.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Golden State Warriors basketball executive and retired NBA player Shaun Livingston about taking his place in the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. And you'll learn how some Central Illinois hog farmers are working to make their operations more sustainable. Plus, the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute in Peoria chief financial and operating officer Becky Burns, and Dr. Jonathan Roberts, BCDI associate director for medicine and research, sit down for a conversation with WCBU’s Hannah Alani.