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On today’s episode, you’ll hear about WCBU reporter Maggie Strahan’s trip to Springfield, Illinois. Candidates for this year's statewide elections lined up Monday morning to get their names on the ballot in November. Maggie spoke about the upcoming race with five of the candidates running while they waited. And you’ll learn more about feminist and Peoria icon Betty Friedan during WCBU’s history series - Postmark Peoria. Plus, Dunlap High School senior Rasheedah Na’Allah has been studying racial disparities at her school. She shares what she's learned in a conversation with WCBU's Hannah Alani.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how head groundskeeper for Peoria's Dozer Park Mike Reno was on the grounds crew at the Super Bowl. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks to Reno about his multiple gigs at various Super Bowls over the past few decades. And WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle goes to the Peoria Zoo and learns what the pandemic has been like to the zoo animals and the zookeepers. Plus, WCBU’s Tim Shelley’s in-depth conversation with Western Illinois University's Dean Alexander on the increasing violence against democratic governments worldwide.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Hannah Alani has a full recap of last night's WCBU 17th Congressional District Democratic Primary Forum, which took place at Bradley University. And in a conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, political science professor Robin Johnson offers his analysis of the 17th Congressional District race this fall. Plus, you’ll hear a bit of what Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat shared during her State of the Schools speech in downtown Peoria this morning.

In today's episode, you'll hear how higher education in the Peoria area and across the state is getting a revamp. A new state law will require public universities and community colleges to develop and implement equity plans. More on what that entails, plus a financial boost to offset living expenses from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services could increase the amount of foster families in the Peoria area. And with heated topics like abortion driving much of the conversation around politics lately, WCBU's Jordan Mead sits down with Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler to discuss what he foresees this election season.

The City of Peoria is being sued for the way it enforces its chronic nuisance ordinance. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court, alleges the city…

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Dr. David Vroman, conductor of the Peoria Municipal Band, about their exciting 2025 season.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Indo-American Society of Peoria board member Krupal Sanghvi about the upcoming India Fest.

Along with rides and butter cows, the State Fair is showcasing Illinois’ 2016 teacher of the year -- who happens to work in Peoria Public Schools.…

A downtown Peoria tattoo shop is asking for help and is at the center of a Peoria Police Department alleged hate crime investigation after an LGBTQ pride flag was stolen from the business over the weekend.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from businessman Brett Nicklaus from Dixon, Illinois. Last week he filed to challenge State Senator Win Stoller of Germantown Hills in the newly redrawn 37th district. WCBU's Maggie Strahan speaks with Nicklaus about his candidacy. And The Peoria Public Library's McClure Branch has hired its first ever "artist in residence.” Her name is Alexa Cary. She's a professional photographer and a founding member of the Peoria Guild of Black Artists. WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks to her and McClure Branch manager Sarah Couri about how the new program is working out. Plus, during Postmark Peoria, you’ll hear WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talk to Lee Fosburgh, the archivist who organizes Caterpillar's long history.