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In today's episode, Republican congressman Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Greater Peoria, talks current events with WCBU's Jordan Mead. And we take a trip to Woodford County to visit longtime Metamora resident and history enthusiast Ed Kouri. He complied a virtual tour of Metamora, and tells Tim Shelley why he thinks it's important to learn about local history. Plus, Hannah Alani takes a trip on CityLink's new electric busses.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Democratic U-S Senator Tammy Duckworth about what she wants to do to get inflation under control. And a former Caterpillar employee started her own company, Mentoring Women Millennials, after frequently being the only woman in the room as she moved up the corporate ladder. Get a look inside her new book. Plus, a local mentorship program is focusing on investing in Peoria's youth.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Connie Tomczyk joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Summer History Tours offered through the Peoria Historical Society. Walking and bus tours are available and cover a wide variety of themes including: “Roll Out the Barrel,” “Naughty to Nice,” “Notable Women,” “Historic Springdale,” “World’s Most Beautiful Drive,” and more. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Peoria Historical Society's website.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a Peoria resident who was a rookie on the 1979/1980 team that jump-started the Lakers dynasty along with Magic Johnson and Kareen Abdul-Jabbar. And the son of a Kewanee man who went overseas to fight for his country in World War II and came back with love has turned his father's journey into a book. Plus, a flower farm combined with a glamping experience in Lewistown is changing perceptions about small towns.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Bradley University president Stephen Standifird on how the institution is evolving after 125 years on the hilltop. And the Peoria City/County Health Department is celebrating a new building after more than 70 years. Plus, with Bradley basketball's 2005-06 team being inducted into the university's Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, Joe Deacon talks with two individuals who were instrumental in driving that team to success.

On today's episode, you'll hear from U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about redistricting and Adam Kinzinger's exit. Plus, a few months into the second year of his tenure, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce president Joshua Gunn admits it's been an eventful time, as COVID-19 impacts the region. And University of Illinois professor Michael LeRoy, an expert on labor and employment relations, talks to WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson on the nation’s largest strike activity in thirty years.

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…

The Peoria Police Department issued a traffic collision alert for the city of Peoria Monday morning. Citizens involved in minor, non-injury vehicle…

As fans began to enter Carver Arena on Friday night, songs like “The Boys Are Back In Town” and the theme to “Welcome Back, Kotter” played on the PA system.

Peoria Police says social media posts asserting attempted abductions in the area are false. In fact police say the posts that started on Friday are…