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On today’s episode, you’ll hear how Peoria area law enforcement officers are seeing a major uptick in automobile catalytic converter thefts, and what they’re doing about it. And WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with retiring Peoria Public Library deputy director Roberta Koscielski about her legacy, including how library staff were trained to administer naloxone. Plus, you’ll hear about an upcoming conference aimed at repositioning rural communities for the future by capitalizing on trends like remote work.

On today’s episode, assistant producer Hannah Rea of The African American Midwest, talks about how and why the digital history hub is documenting Midwestern racially-motivated killings. And WCBU’s Joe Deacon explores whether or not Black History Month actually limits acknowledgement of Black achievements, through conversations with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Bradley University Athletic Director Chris Reynolds, and Everley Davis of the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Plus, you’ll hear about a theatrical production commissioned on the life of the late U-S Senator and Pekin Native, Everett Dirksen.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Tim Shelley brings details from the Peoria Police Community Relations Committee's Public Health Youth Resources Town Hall meeting that occurred on Thursday night. And OSF's Dr. John Vozenilek explains how blockchain technology could improve healthcare data management, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by Chip Joyce to talk about the Peoria Players Theatre’s production of the musical “Sweet Charity.”

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.

Deaths by suicide in Peoria County declined last year.

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.

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.