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On today’s episode, WCBU's Joe Deacon looks at the latest Peoria-area Census numbers with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. And Natural Fiber Welding founder and CEO Luke Haverhals talks to Tim Shelley about the closure of a new 85-million-dollar funding round. Plus, WCBU's Hannah Alani talks with musical ensemble Celtic Woman ahead of their performance at the Peoria Civic Center.

On today's episode, Joe Deacon checks in with the general manager of the Peoria Civic Center about some encouraging signs from patrons. Plus, Hannah Alani interviews a journalist with expertise in the drug trade. And two experts from Bradley University talk about the latest ethical and legal issues facing social media companies.

Area resident needing relief from the high temperatures can stop by several cooling centers in Peoria. The City/County health Department says the centers…

Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar says impressive seasons by Carver Arena's two primary sports tenants combined with strong concert sales for a run of successful months.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria County's first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Andre Allen. And Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gives his take on the heated race for Illinois' new 91st House District between Democrat Sharon Chung and Republican Scott Preston. Plus, Broadway is coming back to Peoria at the Civic Center next week, and you'll hear about the first show of the season.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale's artistic director and conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry about their upcoming performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on May 3 and 4 at Five Points Washington and May 5 at First United Methodist Church in Peoria.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about all things Ignite Peoria, taking place August 12 at the Peoria Civic Center.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Joe Deacon checks in with Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar, who says after the venue stayed dormant during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent concert crowds have exceeded expectations. And you’ll hear part two of reporter Hannah Alani’s conversation with the CEO of Peoria Community Against Violence Becky Rossman, who reflects on how working in the anti-violence space has led her to conclusions about wider inequities in education. Plus, during Out and About, 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’ fun take on its latest production, “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook”.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Wendy Thomasson, Executive Director of the Peoria Ballet, about the return of The Nutcracker to the Peoria Civic Center. This family holiday tradition features 100 dancers joined by professional guest artists dancing the roles of Drosselmeyer, Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, plus live music by Heartland Festival Orchestra. Three performances will be offered December 11 -12 with tickets starting at $10. For tickets and information visit The Peoria Ballet.

It’s official. The Leslie Knope Best City Hall trophy is headed to Peoria.On Sat., the organization Engaging Local Government Leaders posted the final…