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On today's episode, Peoria regional school superintendent Beth Crider on how districts are navigating this moment in COVID. Plus, you'll learn about the Illinois abandoned mine land reclamation program getting a shot in the arm from the federal infrastructure bill. And an interview with veteran Tazewell County State's Attorney Stewart Umholtz about his bid to become a judge.

On today's episode, the host of the recent Peoria Transplant Party -- who is originally from Ghana -- talks about his path to the River City. Plus, a political scientist from Bradley University explains how new congressional districts might play out in 2022 and beyond. And Jody Holtz interviews the head of Heart of Illinois United Way, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

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…

The Peoria Stadium is getting a makeover that's been a long time coming.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the daughter of the man who was fatally shot by Peoria Police officers Monday night. And with the November election only a month away, you'll get a look back on what JB Pritzker has done during his first term in office and what his Republican challenger Darren Bailey has accomplished during his four years in the Illinois General Assembly. Plus, two non-profits established around the same time earlier this year also share a similar vision of bringing music to Peoria's youth.

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.

On today’s episode, hear how Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein spoke at Peoria's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Before his speech he sat down with WCBU's Hannah Alani. You’ll hear him describe some memories of life in Europe and he reflects on the importance of never forgetting the atrocities that led to World War II. And in another installment of WCBU's food and farming series Food trek, host Tory Dahlhoff searches for the real definition of farming's biggest buzz word of the last few years: Regenerative Agriculture. Plus, Bradley University president Stephen Standifird stops by the WCBU studios to talk about how Bradley is navigating the choppy waters of higher education.

On today’s episode, recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy of Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the current child abuse and neglect case load in the tri county, and what the average person can do to help. And WCBU statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with Peoria representative Jehan Gordon-Booth about a pilot program recently approved by the General Assembly. The Co-Responder Pilot Program will use Peoria as a test site for sending social workers along on 911 calls with emergency responders. Plus, Bradley University's new vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion sits down with WCBU’s Tim Shelley to talk about his first few weeks on the job.

In today's episode, you'll learn more about a Washington school district's referendum to fund construction of a new school building. And on Out and About, theater director and long-time Peorian Eddie Urish talks about Illinois Central College's upcoming production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress". Plus, a conversation with Mike Vespa concludes WCBU's look back at each of the ten Peoria City Council candidate interviews.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the ongoing tornado recovery efforts in Fulton County and why it's difficult for small communities to access disaster relief dollars. And learn about the potential consequences of the ComEd corruption trial verdict. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali dissects the latest data showing a decrease in gun violence in the city during her monthly conversation.