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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’.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Gas Buddy fuel price expert Patrick De Haan about what drivers should expect at the pumps this weekend and throughout the summer. And Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer tells WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about wrapping up this particularly wet spring planting season. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by director Julie Peters and actor Sam Taylor to talk about the Pulitzer Prize winning play “SWEAT” presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.

In today's episode, you'll hear from First District Council member Denise Jackson about her first year representing Peoria's First District, and what she thinks the city needs to revitalize the South Side. And Vistra Energy is set to submit its plan to close the ash pond at the E-D Edwards coal-burning power plant by the end of this month, which is causing some environmental concerns. You'll hear from Illinois Sierra Club's Christine Nanacelli. Plus, a preview of Corn Stock Theatre's production of "All Shook Up" on this week's episode of Out and About.

In today's episode, you'll hear highlighted excerpts of a conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali after her first State of the City Address. Then, we'll revisit a conversation WCBU's Tim Shelley had with Pekin Public Library's Jared Olar about the five Black Union soldiers from Tazewell County that were present on Juneteenth in 1865. Plus, Jenn Gordon returns with Out and About highlighting Art Inc.'s first theatrical production. Nikki Romain and Vivian Standifird talk about what audiences can expect from "Smart People".

On today’s episode, you’ll hear Western Illinois University law enforcement professor Niyazi Ekici explain how while most police officers in the Midwest are vaccinated against COVID-19, oftentimes they also strongly oppose vaccine mandates. And a pediatric hospitalist talks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about FlightPath, a new app under development to better diagnose concussions. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Jessie Williams of the Central Illinois Ballet to talk about their upcoming concert, “Romance.”