Recent data shows that violent crime in Peoria has increased, but more-common property crime is on the decline. Reporter Andy Kravetz talks to Peoria Police Chief Loren Marion about the trends.

Community activists Ryan Hidden of Change Peoria, Chama St. Louis of the Black Justice Project and Peter Kobak join the Journal Star's Andy Kravetz discuss reforming the current cash bond system for criminal arrests.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard to discuss issues with the state's finances in light of the recent tax legislation and state budget signed by Gov. Pritzker.

In the wake of successfully legislating the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth chats with the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard about the controversial legislation and its potential impact on state finances, community redevelopment and justice reform.

Peoria police cybercrimes investigator Det. Stevie Hughes, and Public Information Officer Amy Dotson chat with Journal Star reporter Scott Hilyard about the proliferation of online and phone scams, what to do if you become a victim, and how to prevent falling prey to them in the first place.

Beth Jensen joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Rita Ali joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Andre Allen joins Journal Star managing editor Sally McKee and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Beth Akeson joins Journal Star managing editor Sally McKee and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy to retain an at-large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Kevin Sibley joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.