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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.”

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 8. Our top story is about how Tri-County school districts are responding to a Sangamon County judge’s ruling to block mask mandates. You'll also hear about a neighborhood leader’s opposition to a proposed Peoria City Council redistricting map. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews West Bluff Council President Conrad Stinnett about why he hopes the West Bluff remains part of a single council district. 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 Monday, February 14. Our top story is about Campustown Starbucks employees moving to unionize. You'll also hear about CityLink's new bus routes coming March 6. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews CityLink's Doug Roelfs about the upcoming changes. 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, March 15. Our top story is about Bishop Louis Tylka, who recently succeeded former Bishop Daniel Jenky as leader of the Diocese of Peoria. You'll also hear about the return of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews parade chairman KC Murphy about the return of the popular March 17 event. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, KC Murphy of the Saint Patrick Society of Peoria talks to WCBU’s Joe Deacon about how the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming back for a delayed 40th anniversary, after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And you'll discover how scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab are using a waste byproduct to produce efficient biofuels. Plus, WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks with two members of the Tazewell County Broadband Committee about broadband infrastructure development.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by jazz icon Chuck Israels and Heartland Festival Orchestra Artistic Director David Commanday to talk about the HFO’s upcoming concert “Iconic Jazz.”The concert is happening on Saturday, March 19 at Five Points in Washington. Chuck Israels found early fame as a bassist in the Bill Evans Trio in the 1960's, going on to collaborate with some of the greatest jazz artists of all time; including Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, and many others. Chuck and his jazz trio will perform his own charts and arrangements on stage with the HFO Jazz Ensemble. For tickets and more information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 14. Our top story is about Peoria's Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute. You'll also hear about the recent sale of the former Heddington Oaks senior home in West Peoria to UnityPoint Health. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews UnityPoint Health Central Illinois CEO Dr. Keith Knepp about the hospital's plan to turn the facility into a youth and adult behavioral health center. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

Pekin mayor Mark Luft is running for re-election in the new 93rd district for the House of Representatives. Luft is an incumbent of less than two years in the current 91st district. He will be facing a primary opponent who does not believe that he is conservative enough to represent the newly-drawn district. WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan spoke with Luft about his voting record, his legislative priorities, and his re-election campaign as he angles to stay in Springfield for another term.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 11. Our top story is about a plan to bring more open green space to Peoria’s river front. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s ambitions to re-establish passenger rail rekindled one longtime Peorian’s love for trail travel. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews veteran journalist Bill Knight about his love for Amtrak and his thoughts on Mayor Rita Ali’s passenger rail proposal … topics Knight covered in a recent column in the Community Word monthly newspaper. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.