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In today's special episode, WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with each of the three Pekin mayoral candidates in the upcoming election. City council members Becky Cloyd and Dave Nutter and former Tazewell County treasurer Mary Burress are running to take over from former Mayor Mark Luft.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the new way to contact emergency services in Tazewell County. And a new book takes a closer look at Illinois' highways and byways. Plus on this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Andrew Morgan, founder of the Penguin Project, talks about their upcoming production of 'Footloose' the musical - youth edition.

In today's episode, a former White House expert on climate science weighs in on the Inflation Reduction Act and our climate. Plus, a deep dive into the community gardens located around the River City including what makes each one unique and what common goals they share.

On today's episode, Jody Holtz checks in with the Yordy's Turkey Farm located in Morton during their busiest of busy seasons. Plus, Joe Deacon previews a model train expo this weekend at Illinois Central College. And Tim Shelley reports on the Richwoods High School International Baccalaureate program.

On today’s episode you’ll hear from Creve Coeur Christmas tree farmer Michael Blank. Plus Hannah Alani has an update on what you need to know about the new COVID-19 omicron variant. And Tim Shelley takes a deep dive into the Distillery Labs business incubator.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace talks with Hedy Elliott-Gardner about the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning.

In today's episode, you'll get a recap on what happened at last night's first Governor's debate between Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey. And an emerging Peoria band has released a new pop album that dives in to some of the band member's personal experiences. And hear what proponents and opponents have to say about a potential amendment to the Illinois constitution that voters will be asked about on the November ballot. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features 'Inherit the Wind', a reader's theatre piece directed by Edie Barnard.

On today’s episode, WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan interviews Republican State Senator Win Stoller about his candidacy. He is running for his first full term representing Illinois' 37th State Senate District. And former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood explains how the bipartisan infrastructure bill creates an opportunity to fund some of the Peoria area's dream projects. Plus, you’ll learn about the recent ProPublica investigation into how Illinois schools are using tickets to punish students.

On today’s episode, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association Andrew Larson explains what's top of mind for soybean farmers throughout Greater Peoria from the Russian war in Ukraine to this week's weather forecast. And you’ll hear Ethan Ham, professor of game design and department chair of Interactive Media at Bradley University talk about Bradley's growing game design program, with WCBU's Jody Holtz. Plus, Intersect Illinois CEO Dan Seals speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the new "Be in Illinois" marketing campaign aimed at corporate decision-makers.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools Foundation breakfast keynote speaker Kouri Marshall about how his hometown influenced him. And Gen Z is officially in the Illinois House of Representatives. You'll hear from Democrat Nabeela Syed on how she prepared for the job. And hear which words and phrases have been banished for mis-use, over-use, and general uselessness. Plus on Out and About, Paula Graves and Tameka Mason join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s upcoming production ‘Cadillac Crew’.