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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."

The Peoria Public Library main branch kicks off a community information and troubleshooting effort Saturday on the matter of opiate and heroin abuse. The…

Kroger is closing two Peoria stores. The Harmon Highway and Wisconsin Avenue stores are closing at the end of the month. The Harmon Highway fuel center is…

ATP Episode description: In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools director of school safety about what kind of approach is needed to address community violence in the city. And PeoriaCorps is now accepting applications for its six-month workforce development pre apprenticeship program. Hear what the program entails. Plus, a retired Caterpillar Inc. employee shares some of his favorite memories from his time working at Big Yellow.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the death of 10-month-old Ayden McKinley. An autopsy indicates McKinley died of blunt force injuries…

A Peoria woman died Monday night following an accident on Interstate 74 near Carlock. Family members confirm 72-year-old Marcia Gaffney was killed just…

On today's episode, a special from our partners at Illinois Lawmakers, who recap this week's State of the State address and budget proposal in Springfield.