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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.

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.

Deaths by suicide in Peoria County declined last year.

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.

In today's episode, we'll cover the various bills proposed in the Illinois General Assembly to regulate the creation of carbon dioxide transfer pipelines. Plus, a prominent Peorian reflects on her career in journalism, particularly the challenge of breaking into the field as a woman in 1963. Then, on this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright talks with the artists behind VERDANT, a new exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library.

In today's episode, the skimming spree stealing hundreds and thousands from low-income Americans receiving federal benefits. Then, former Peoria City Council member Beth Jensen talks about her priorities after spending nearly a decade around the horseshoe. Plus, part two of Steve Tarter's conversation with the Macomb travel and conventions director looking to spur tourism through the area's rich history.

An automatic aid agreement between the Peoria and Peoria Heights fire departments is now in place. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger said the intergovernmental agreement will see city fire personnel respond to working structure fires, automobile extrications and cardiac arrest calls within the village.