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In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat about what parents and students should know about the district's new modified academic calendar. And hear how a common weed has been turned into a cash crop. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features a collaborative concert between The Accidentals and Kaboom Collective that's coming to the Scottish Rite Theatre on August 4th.

In today's best of episode, we'll revisit rural Roanoke to learn more about Goats on the Go Peoria. Plus, you'll hear about one local author's novella entitled "Bacon Grief" that examines both faith and sexuality in a lighthearted way. And hear about a now-graduated Dunlap High School senior who spent a year and a half studying racial disparities in her own school.

In today's episode, you'll tag along with WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle's visit to the Sun Foundation's Annual Clean Water Celebration, learn how the organization is planning for the future. Then, Yolanda Wallace speaks with educator Rebecca Crumrine for Mother's War on Violence. Hear the challenges families on SNAP benefits face in finding proper nutrition. Plus, Steve Tarter interviews Macomb Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Jock Hedblade on Postmark Peoria.

Deaths by suicide in Peoria County declined last year.

Leaders at both UnityPoint Health and OSF Healthcare in Peoria described dire conditions within ERs and ICUs during a press briefing on Thursday.

Both the Peoria County Elections Commission and Tazewell County Clerk’s office report an increase in early voting and mail-in ballots this election season.

A Peoria woman died Sunday due to the extreme heat, coupled with a lack of air conditioning.Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said 61-year-old Julia…

In today's episode, you'll get a peak into research done by scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab on how they're developing a healthier, butter-like spread. And the demand for adult education has sky rocketed at community colleges, but what exactly is it? A look at Waubonsee Community College's current program, plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams and Dyson Ramey join Jenn Gordon to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker”.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley explains why most residential Ameren customers are about to see a $500 spike on their power bills. And the Peoria Park District's Mike Miller drops in to talk about the importance of forests on this Arbor Day. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by ballerina Jessie Williams to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet's 10th Anniversary Gala happening Saturday, May 14 at Five Points Washington.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how Valentine’s Day 2019 changed one Peoria family forever. Marni Rora opens up about the 3-year anniversary of the murder of her niece Kayla Fannon. And CityLink’s general manager speaks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the mass transit service's new routes and planned infrastructure improvements coming this spring. Plus, you’ll learn more about Easterseals' upcoming community rally, and how it will benefit kids with special needs.