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In today's episode, you'll hear more about the contract talks between the Peoria Public Library and the union representing many of its employees. And learn about a new degree program at Bradley University that allows students to write the music for videogames. Plus, Mike Miller stops in to share his expert observations about changes in bald eagle nesting along the Illinois River.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new study from an Illinois nonprofit on regenerative agriculture. And find out why obstetrics services are disappearing from rural Illinois hospitals. Plus, an interview with Dr. James Barnett of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria's Rural Student Physician Program about the effort to keep rural health care sustainable.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Bradley University journalism professor Sara Netzley on why trust in the news media is on the decline...and what that means for society. And learn how a quilt can be more than just a textile. Plus, a conversation with Peoria City councilman Kiran Velpula as WCBU concludes our installment of interviews with at-large council candidates.

In today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University professor on why women and minorities haven't seen equal representation in sports films. And learn more about why the Illinois Arts Council Agency's leadership recently visited Peoria. Plus, Congressman Eric Sorensen weighs in on a controversial carbon capture pipeline concept that would run through his district.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Peoria based artist Keelen Bishop is using art to start a new life...after serving a prison term of more than ten years. And a look back at Secretary of State Jess White's legendary political career as it comes to an end. Plus, get a look into the new laws now in effect in the state of Illinois.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new book that explores the history of Peoria's basketball community and highlights some of the city's most prolific players. And learn more about the Tri-County area's 988 mental health assistance hotline. Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses her goals after her recent appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

In today's episode, you'll hear about former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's legacy. He died this week at age 91. And Illinois' recently-appointed Legislative Inspector General wants to clear up misconceptions about his office. Plus, hear the story behind how a vintage train caboose made its way from Peoria to Williamsfield.

In today's episode, you'll hear how members of the public are criticizing what they characterize as sluggish leadership responses to the city's violence reduction efforts. And you'll hear a retired BNSF conductor talk about Peoria's freight rail heyday. Plus, we'll take you inside the quietest space in Illinois, and its location may surprise you.

In today's episode, you'll hear the results of Peoria's passenger rail feasibility study. And an expert in infectious diseases talks Monkeypox and Coronavirus mutations with WCBU's Joe Deacon. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts. She'll talk about their upcoming productions and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm and other sustainability projects to Peoria County. And the manufacturing industry in Illinois is adapting to changes after the number of open jobs in the industry has nearly doubled since before the pandemic. Plus, a history lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis and the role the U-S Senator from Pekin played in it.