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In today's episode, we'll cover the various bills proposed in the Illinois General Assembly to regulate the creation of carbon dioxide transfer pipelines. Plus, a prominent Peorian reflects on her career in journalism, particularly the challenge of breaking into the field as a woman in 1963. Then, on this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright talks with the artists behind VERDANT, a new exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library.

In today's episode, the skimming spree stealing hundreds and thousands from low-income Americans receiving federal benefits. Then, former Peoria City Council member Beth Jensen talks about her priorities after spending nearly a decade around the horseshoe. Plus, part two of Steve Tarter's conversation with the Macomb travel and conventions director looking to spur tourism through the area's rich history.

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…

Leaders at both UnityPoint Health and OSF Healthcare in Peoria described dire conditions within ERs and ICUs during a press briefing on Thursday.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Angela Bottrell, co-chair of the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair, about the upcoming two-day event taking place May 9 and 10 in Tower Park. The juried fair features artists working across a wide range of mediums, from painting and photography to sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts. Angela shares how the event supports working artists while creating a vibrant weekend for the community in the heart of Peoria Heights.

In today's episode, WCBU student reporter Isabela Nieto visits with the award-winning Peoria Public Schools speech team. And a new book takes a look at what Black Americans have said about Abraham Lincoln. Plus, Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford explains what climate change means for this state...and the impacts we're already seeing.

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.