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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.

On today's episode, you'll hear reactions from Illinoisans on the historic decision made by the US Supreme Court to overturn the 19-73 Roe versus Wade decision protecting abortion access nationwide. Tim Shelley talks to Ed Yohnka with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois about the potential ramifications the decision could have on the state of Illinois. Plus, Sarah Nardi speaks with Meghan Leonard, a professor of political science at Illinois State University who studies the courts, to unpack the ruling.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 23, 2022. You'll hear about a rebranding effort for an invasive fish that's pestered the Illinois River. Plus, a look at the GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear from First District Council member Denise Jackson about her first year representing Peoria's First District, and what she thinks the city needs to revitalize the South Side. And Vistra Energy is set to submit its plan to close the ash pond at the E-D Edwards coal-burning power plant by the end of this month, which is causing some environmental concerns. You'll hear from Illinois Sierra Club's Christine Nanacelli. Plus, a preview of Corn Stock Theatre's production of "All Shook Up" on this week's episode of Out and About.