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On today’s episode, you’ll hear from OSF HealthCare's Dr. Mary Stapel. She leads the Street Medicine team in Peoria. She tells WCBU’s Tim Shelley about how they use a mobile van to bring care directly to people experiencing homelessness. And Reporter Sarah Nardi talks to Design Lab Director Scott Barrows and Elise Albers of OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria about the barriers to childhood vaccinations and how mobile clinics are working to overcome them. Plus, during Out and About host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois 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.

In today's episode, WCBU's Collin Schopp investigates why the former Peoria township supervisor was approved for unemployment benefits after he lost his re-election race. And learn how startups backed by OSF Ventures were impacted by the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Plus, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright, executive director of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, joins me in the studio for her introduction as the new host of Out and About.

In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with new Pekin Mayor Mary Burress about the current turmoil surrounding city hall and her efforts to guide councilmembers and the public on a path forward. And hear about a Peoria man who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1992 after a false witness testimony. Plus, learn how a listening tour will inform how $65 billion in funding will be spent on broadband and digital equity projects across the country.

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

In today's episode, you'll hear from proponents and opponents on the proposed performing arts pavilion in Donovan Park. Some say it's an opportunity waiting to be seized...while other believe the location of the pavilion would pose a big issue.

In today's special episode of ATP, you'll hear an in depth conversation with Republican Esther Joy King who is making a second run to represent the 17th Congressional District. She faces Democrat Eric Sorensen in the November general election.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the Central Illinois Living Laboratory concept. Plus, a look at the race for Illinois attorney general. And you'll hear from Dave Chastain about his long career in music.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University professor about the importance of media literacy. Plus, an interview with native Peorian Melodi Green, who is the city's new chief diversity and inclusion officer. And an Illinois researcher unpacks the significance of the untapped "labor reserve."

On today's episode, learn about the fascinating history of the Eureka Pumpkin Festival. Plus, a Morton doctor and Tazewell County Board member plans to run for the Illinois House. And a new episode of Out & About looks to the music of John Williams.

Residents eighteen and older can enroll in the Peoria Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy this summer. The academy runs June through July and helps…