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On today’s episode, Collin Waters, the director of exports and logistics for the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Illinois Corn Growers Association talks to WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about the impacts Russia's invasion of Ukraine have on global corn and agricultural markets. And WCBU’s Steve Tarter speaks with John Amdall and Gary Nelson - members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University - about how they've continued to find new ways to grow in retirement. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by Executive Director Wendy Thomasson and Artistic Director Ian Thatcher of the Peoria Ballet to talk about their spring production of “Coppelia.”

In today's best of episode, you'll hear from the two Tazewell County Republicans running to replace retiring state representative Keith Sommer of Morton. Dr. William Hauter and Tazewell County Treasurer Mary Burress both hope to represent the new 87th House District, and they'll talk with reporter Maggie Strahan about their platforms. Plus, director of medical oncology for OSF HealthCare Dr. James McGee speaks with WCBU's Hannah Alani about the progress being made toward building a new, $237 million dollar Cancer Institute right here in Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear how more regional collaboration could help market the Central Illinois region to new businesses. And how much money did car insurers like State Farm make during the first year of the pandemic? Ryan Denham dissects that data released from the Illinois Department of Insurance with Abe Scarr, director of the state's Public Interest Research Group. Plus, Joe Deacon talks with Carl Cannon about what's next for his Elite program, as he concludes 21 years of employment with the Peoria Park District.

In today's episode, you'll hear about how to prioritize self care and the art of saying "no". And what a descendant wants you to know about a small Illinois town founded by formerly enslaved people. Plus, an Illinois Central College professor explains the role cover crops can play in preventing dust storms like those seen near Springfield earlier this month.

In today's episode, you'll hear about conversations surrounding a potential new statue coming to Laura Bradley Park. And a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Pekin could bring some changes to the city. Plus, a deep dive into the problems facing hospitals in Central Illinois.

On today’s special episode, you’ll get a closer look at the long career of indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. WCBU news director Tim Shelley sat down in studio with Chicago Tribune journalist and author Ray Long, to talk about his new book "The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer."

In today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University professor and supply chain educator on the potential effects of a national rail strike. And you'll hear from State Representative Dan Brady on why he agreed to assist Illinois Secretary of State-elect Alexi Giannoulias on his transition team. Plus, ATP revisits Caterpillar's sound labs and echo chambers.

In today's episode, you'll hear about OSF HealthCare's new RSV monitoring program that helps patients manage illness at home. And hear about the pair of two-man teams who represented the River City at the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships. Plus, Steve Tarter is back with part 2 of his conversation with the Downtown Advisory Commission.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the Illinois Department of Transportation is preparing for winter and holiday travel. And electric automaker Rivian is trying to force a sexual harassment lawsuit to arbitration...despite a new law championed by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos prohibiting just that. Plus, Yolanda Wallace of Mother's War on Violence talks about how grieving families can cope during the holidays.

Illinois’ primary voting season is underway, and the newly drawn 91st house district has four candidates vying for the open seat. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at the candidates looking to get their name on the ballot. Scott Preston and James Fisher are the Republican candidates, with Sharon Chung and Karla Bailey Smith representing the Democrats. You’ll hear perspectives from all of them.