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On today’s episode, Charlie Schlenker speaks with the candidates running to represent the new 105th State House district, which includes parts of Woodford and Tazewell counties. And in part one of this next installment of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter explores Midwestern food and history with Cynthia Clampitt. She’s the author of the new book 'Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past'.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 25, 2022. You'll hear about the four Republicans running in a House District that includes parts of East Peoria, Washington, and Eureka. And a chat with the Peoria County Genealogical Society. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear from the two Tazewell County Republicans running to replace retiring state representative Keith Sommer of Morton. Dr. William Hauter and Tazewell County Treasurer Mary Burress both hope to represent the new 87th House District, and they'll talk with reporter Maggie Strahan about their platforms. Plus, director of medical oncology for OSF HealthCare Dr. James McGee speaks with WCBU's Hannah Alani about the progress being made toward building a new, $237 million dollar Cancer Institute right here in Peoria.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion foreshadows the nation's high court overturning a half-century of abortion protections. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Planned Parenthood of Illinois president and CEO Jennifer Welch about the latest Supreme Court news. And Patrick Smith reports on how Illinois government is failing to tap into a stockpile of available anti-violence dollars. Plus, Bradley University assistant economics professor Colin Corbett visits the WCBU studios to explain the Federal Reserve's interest rate calculus.

On today's episode, why it's been so challenging to find new lawyers to work as public defenders and prosecutors. Plus, an interview with an author from Pekin about her new book. And a Peoria mother talks about her son, whose promising life was cut short last month in a shooting.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Michelle Nielsen Ott joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Sculpture Walk Peoria opening day event on May 21, 2022.Beginning with a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the event includes a tour with the artists behind the eight new sculptures soon to be installed on Washington Street. You’ll hear about the types of sculptures featured on this year’s walk, as well as other activities surrounding the opening day event.Learn more on the Peoria Art Guild's website.

On today's episode, a new soccer team makes its debut in Peoria. A new episode of Food Trek takes a trip to Logan County. And a new installment of Out & About previews the Sculpture Walk opening day.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 13, 2022. You'll get the latest on the explosion at the BioUrja ethanol plant in Peoria. Plus, an interview with the manager of the new Peoria City soccer team ahead of Saturday's debut. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 12, 2022. You'll learn about how the tight job market is affecting the legal community, specifically public defenders. And an interview with an author from Pekin on her new book. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 24, 2022. You'll hear about environmental concerns about a piece of the plan to shut down a coal-firing plant near Peoria. Plus, a look at rising food prices and inflation. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.