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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.

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.

On today’s episode, Central Illinois Friends executive director Deric Kimler shares his take on the latest breakthrough in the treatment of HIV. And you’ll learn about how a new behavioral health co-responder is going out on calls with Galesburg police officers. Plus, you’ll hear from Angela Weck, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director and affiliate instructor of political science and international affairs at Bradley University. She gives her analysis of the unfolding geopolitical crisis in Ukraine.

In today's episode, you'll hear from 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood about how the Republican-controlled House plans to move forward on its new priorities for Congress. And Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger explains the department's new apprenticeship program. Plus, UnityPoint Health obstetrics specialist Dr. Rahmat Na'Allah talks to WCBU's Tim Shelley about the high maternal mortality rates in the United States.