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Autopsies are pending on the two Peoria men killed in an overnight shooting. 22-year-old Braden M. Huerta and 23-year-old Alijah W. Sumrell were found in…

Alex Sierra is the youngest public official in Peoria. At age 22, he is the newest member of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees, serving the Southern District.

The Peoria Healthcare Coalition hosted its first annual forum at the Carver Center Tues.Katie Jones is a co-organizer of the coalition of 15 different…

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is preparing for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen after a miracle was attributed to him.Pope Francis attributed…

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Joy at the Cathedral”. This all-Baroque concert features several fine soloists, including Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Simon Michal.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the Illinois Department of Transportation, with an update on the construction work for many of the area's Illinois River bridges this summer. Plus, Daylight Saving Time is on the way to disturb your sleep, hear how the change also impacts those living with dementia and the people who care for them. Finally, the curtain rises on the latest Cornstock Theater production, learn more about their production of She Kills Monsters.

In today's episode, you'll hear how schools are using COVID-19 funds to address student mental health needs. And an interview with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois executive director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright about how she fell in love with the arts. Plus, a conversation with CityLink general manager Doug Roelfs on how the organization will use new funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital program.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new program in the Illinois National Guard, taking a public health approach to stopping harmful behavior before it starts. Plus, a conversation with ProPublica reporter Logan Jaffe and her deep dive into an ongoing effort by Illinois museums to return remains to tribes. And Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talks successes from his Pritzker's first term and plans for the rest of his tenure.

In today's episode, WCBU's News Director Tim Shelley provides an update on the Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals session, which focused on a proposed overhaul of Tazewell County's wind farm ordinance. You'll also hear about a pivot to virtual learning for Bradley University's Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership program. Plus, Out and About is back with a conversation about the Heritage Ensemble's annual concert 'Juneteenth: An American Celebration'.

In today's episode, you'll hear how some local governments are spending their COVID-19 relief dollars on violence prevention. And as Halloween inches closer, you'll get a look at how one local attraction prepares for the haunt. Plus, reporter Joe Deacon heads to Galesburg for a behind the scenes look at Motus Theater's JustUs performance, a national tour featuring monologists sharing their experiences with incarceration.