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In today's episode, you'll hear about a new book that explores the history of Peoria's basketball community and highlights some of the city's most prolific players. And learn more about the Tri-County area's 988 mental health assistance hotline. Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses her goals after her recent appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

In today's episode, you'll hear about former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's legacy. He died this week at age 91. And Illinois' recently-appointed Legislative Inspector General wants to clear up misconceptions about his office. Plus, hear the story behind how a vintage train caboose made its way from Peoria to Williamsfield.

In today's episode, you'll hear how members of the public are criticizing what they characterize as sluggish leadership responses to the city's violence reduction efforts. And you'll hear a retired BNSF conductor talk about Peoria's freight rail heyday. Plus, we'll take you inside the quietest space in Illinois, and its location may surprise you.

In today's episode, you'll hear the results of Peoria's passenger rail feasibility study. And an expert in infectious diseases talks Monkeypox and Coronavirus mutations with WCBU's Joe Deacon. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts. She'll talk about their upcoming productions and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm and other sustainability projects to Peoria County. And the manufacturing industry in Illinois is adapting to changes after the number of open jobs in the industry has nearly doubled since before the pandemic. Plus, a history lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis and the role the U-S Senator from Pekin played in it.

On today's episode, Peoria regional school superintendent Beth Crider on how districts are navigating this moment in COVID. Plus, you'll learn about the Illinois abandoned mine land reclamation program getting a shot in the arm from the federal infrastructure bill. And an interview with veteran Tazewell County State's Attorney Stewart Umholtz about his bid to become a judge.

On today's episode, the host of the recent Peoria Transplant Party -- who is originally from Ghana -- talks about his path to the River City. Plus, a political scientist from Bradley University explains how new congressional districts might play out in 2022 and beyond. And Jody Holtz interviews the head of Heart of Illinois United Way, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

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…

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

In today's episode, you'll hear from the daughter of the man who was fatally shot by Peoria Police officers Monday night. And with the November election only a month away, you'll get a look back on what JB Pritzker has done during his first term in office and what his Republican challenger Darren Bailey has accomplished during his four years in the Illinois General Assembly. Plus, two non-profits established around the same time earlier this year also share a similar vision of bringing music to Peoria's youth.