WCBU Reports

In today's episode, you'll hear about a collaboration between the Peoria County Regional Office of Education and the Peoria Park District that will bring activity back to a West Peoria community facility. Plus, Jody Holtz talks to the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum's Director and Education Coordinator about their annual Hopscotch fundraiser and adult maker programs. Also, Tim Shelley hosts a roundtable discussion with participants in the newest cohort of gBETA Distillery Labs' startup program.

The Peoria Playhouse Children Museum’s annual fundraiser event is back with a new theme.

Getting a nascent company off the ground isn't easy. Just ask Caroline LaHood.

Recent mass shootings across the nation are prompting discussions about what Congress should do to limit gun violence. The war in Ukraine also remains a hot subject in the headlines. Republican Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Greater Peoria, shares his insight on these current events.

In today's episode, Republican congressman Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Greater Peoria, talks current events with WCBU's Jordan Mead. And we take a trip to Woodford County to visit longtime Metamora resident and history enthusiast Ed Kouri. He complied a virtual tour of Metamora, and tells Tim Shelley why he thinks it's important to learn about local history. Plus, Hannah Alani takes a trip on CityLink's new electric busses.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear from the two Republican candidates running in the June GOP primary election on the 28th. Incumbent state representative Mark Luft, who is also the mayor of Pekin, is facing challenger Travis Weaver, son of former state senator Chuck Weaver, in this months primary election in the redrawn 93rd house district. And Chicago Tribune's Jennifer Smith Richards and ProPublica's Jodi Cohen talk about what they have discovered about how school districts in Illinois are using police and municipal ordinances to fine students for their misbehavior.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the founder of Peoria Grown about why her team does so much listening as they try to address food insecurity in the city. Plus, a new episode of Out & About previews the Peoria Bach Festival. And a tour guide from the Peoria Historical Society shares some sites you need to visit.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University supply chain expert on the baby formula shortage. Plus, Jordan Mead reports on the new Peoria homebuyer down-payment assistance program. And Joe Deacon reports on this year's graduating class from Peoria's Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Mark Misselhorn, chairman of the Downtown Advisory Commission, who talks about the changes under consideration for the stretch of downtown waterfront sometimes called "Peoria's front porch." And Peoria Park District executive director Emily Cahill talks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about programs and projects in the works for this year.

A treasure trove of genealogical and historical resources — along with hands-on guidance on how to access them — was revealed to a small but enthusiastic group of local residents who showed up at the Peoria Public Library last month for a free tour of its genealogy and local history department.