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On today’s Best of episode, you’ll hear about the two Republican candidates who are running for the 37th state Senate District. Whoever comes out on top in the primary is likely to become the next state senator for parts of Woodford and Peoria counties. WCBU statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with incumbent Republican State Senator Win Stoller of Germantown Hills, and Stoller's GOP primary opponent Brett Nicklaus of Dixon. Plus, Pringle Robotics director of sales Gerald Prall will talk about the Peoria-based company and its future expansion plans.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Roanoke farmer Corrie Scott about an ancient agricultural technique she's using on her land. And Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce facilitator Molly Crusen-Bishop tells WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about efforts to expand its outreach to grow the economy and population of the northern Peoria County community of just over 6,000 people. Plus, Peoria City Council member Tim Riggenbach stops by the WCBU studios with an update on what's happening in the 3rd District.

On today’s episode, as summer construction season approaches, WCBU's Joe Deacon talks to Peoria County Highway Engineer Amy McLaren about the increasing costs of materials and labor for road projects. And WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander speaks with Kim Hanks, president of the Peoria County Genealogical Society, about how you can begin tracing your family's roots thanks to resources available at the Peoria Public Library’s downtown branch. Plus, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter returns for part two of his "Postmark Peoria" conversation with food historian Cynthia Clampitt, author of "Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A collaboration between the Peoria County Regional Office of Education and the Peoria Park District will bring activity back to a West Peoria community facility. Plus, a look at how COVID deaths at a state-run veterans home may impact the race for governor. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 9, 2022. You'll hear about an effort to bring better broadband access to Peoria and Woodford counties. Plus, a report from our partners at WBEZ on the state's child welfare agency. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 7, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's position on possible new federal gun control laws. Plus, a look at the race for Illinois' 91st House District, which includes East Peoria. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear why Peoria and Woodford Counties are joining the Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure program. Plus, reporter Maggie Strahan has a conversation with Peoria Pastor Ben Watt, who is a Republican candidate for the 92nd district seat in the House of Representatives. You'll also get an update on difficulties at the state's child welfare agency, and hear what the U-S Census' population undercount of Illinois will...and won't...change.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a collaboration between the Peoria County Regional Office of Education and the Peoria Park District that will bring activity back to a West Peoria community facility. Plus, Jody Holtz talks to the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum's Director and Education Coordinator about their annual Hopscotch fundraiser and adult maker programs. Also, Tim Shelley hosts a roundtable discussion with participants in the newest cohort of gBETA Distillery Labs' startup program.

On this week’s episode, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by director Chris Peterlin and actor Laynie Zika to talk about Corn Stock for Kids' production, Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.

On today’s episode, the director of medical oncology for OSF, Dr. James McGee talks to WCBU reporter Hannah Alani about OSF’s new, $237 million dollar Cancer Institute scheduled to open in early 20-24. And Peoria entrepreneur and author Francie Hinrichsen talks to WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter about her new book "Dream, Build, Grow”. Plus, WCBU's Tim Shelley drops by the Peoria City/County Health Department and gets a breakdown of the latest sexually transmitted disease statistics.