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In today's episode, you'll hear from Jacob Partee, Chief Executive and founding officer of Central Illinois Pride, which is a new organization in Central Illinois trying to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ issues, in addition to sexual assault and domestic violence. And the 2022 Illinois Primaries are today. Illinois Public Radio’s Statehouse Reporter Alex Degman provides the rundown of events leading up to today’s contest. Plus, a one on one conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon and Peoria Fifth District Council member Denis Cyr about his priorities for the city and as a councilman.

On today's special episode hosted by WCBU's Tim Shelley, you'll hear about the history surrounding Moffat cemetary on Peoria's South side, which was razed in the 1950s. The rediscovery story of Moffat began with Bob Hoffer's genealogoical quest to find out where his wife's great-grandfather was buried. Plus, the story of Nance Legins-Costley, a woman who became first Black person freed from slavery through the efforts of Abraham Lincoln. You'll also hear about how Moffat is the final resting for more than 50 Civil War veterans - including one at the first Juneteenth.

In today's episode, Bradley University associate professor Patricia Saleeby talks about her visit to the United Nations to promote a new framework for talking about disability in the medical community. Then, Bradley University's theater department takes a stab at one of the longest running murder mysteries, learn about their production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Plus, reporter Joe Deacon sits down for his monthly conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, hear the mayor's thoughts on affordable housing availability, the recent report from the joint commission on racial justice and equity and more.

In conjunction with the Citywide Celebration of Women Artists, Bradley University’s Heuser Gallery is showing paintings by Chicago artist Eleanor Coen.…

The City of Peoria is hosting a series of meetings to get public input on crafting the next budget. The City held its first meeting at Bradley University…

A Pekin woman was injured in a Tuesday crash on Illinois Route 6.The Illinois State Police reports 18-year-old Gabrielle E. Nannen was driving north when…

Those interested in siting a medical marijuana dispensary or cultivation center in Peoria can be considered for a letter of support. Applicants are…

The Peoria City Council member who cast an apparent swing vote that passed a ban on homeless encampments says the inclusion of an initial outreach effort factored into his decision.

Friends of Peoria County Schools offered its first public forum last night at the Carver Center. The ‘Vote Yes’ campaign supports the 1/2-percent School…

A Peoria man has been booked for attempted murder after a man was found shot in his vehicle in a Limestone Township liquor store parking lot.Peoria County…