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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 4. Our top story is about local reactions to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 landmark abortion case, “Roe vs. Wade.” You’ll also hear about the six Democrats running to replace Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the newly drawn Illinois 17th District. Last night, those six Democrats participated in a candidate forum co-moderated by WCBU’s Tim Shelley. WCBU’s Hannah Alani covers the forum. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 5. Our top story is about an $8 million investment in Peoria Stadium. You’ll also hear about how allergies begin to act up this time of year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks to OSF HealthCare allergist Dr. Neha Dunn about allergy season ... and the best steps to get some relief. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to OSF HealthCare allergist Dr. Neha Dunn about allergy season and the best steps to get some relief. And you’ll hear WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan’s report on how some Illinois teachers want to end standardized testing. And you’ll get the Illinois ACLU's reaction to the Supreme Court's draft opinion on abortion rights. Plus, during Out and About, Theresa McDade and Barb Milaccio join host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois to talk about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair happening Saturday, May 14 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Prospect Road between Glen and Kelly Avenues.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 6. Our top story is about the Acorn Equality Fund’s “Down & Derby” fundraising taking place in Peoria this weekend. You’ll also hear about how Mother’s Day weekend takes on a somber and grim meaning for the mothers and grandmothers of Peorians lost to gun violence. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 28, 2022. You'll hear about OSHA issuing fines and citations against two Caterpillar contractors over a fatal workplace accident. And our statehouse reporter previews today's primary election. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, February 11. Our top story is about the Peoria City-County Health Department's call to continue masking in schools despite ongoing legislative and political battles. You'll also hear about vaccination rates among Illinois police. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Western Illinois University law enforcement professor Niyazi Ekici about his latest research on the impact of COVID-19 on police departments. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Jessie Williams of the Central Illinois Ballet to talk about Romance.

On today’s episode, it’s another installment of Postmark Peoria. You’ll hear WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talk with former Peoria Historical Society president Mark Johnson, about the legacy of industrialist Robert LeTourneau and his impact on the success of Caterpillar. And host Daniel Musisi talks to Rev – leader of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - about their return to Kenny’s Westside Pub in downtown Peoria, for their first live show since the pandemic started. Plus, Tory Dahlhoff continues his look at how to make local food systems work on the next episode of Food Trek.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear Western Illinois University law enforcement professor Niyazi Ekici explain how while most police officers in the Midwest are vaccinated against COVID-19, oftentimes they also strongly oppose vaccine mandates. And a pediatric hospitalist talks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about FlightPath, a new app under development to better diagnose concussions. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Jessie Williams of the Central Illinois Ballet to talk about their upcoming concert, “Romance.”