WCBU Reports

On today’s episode, you’ll hear Western Illinois University law enforcement professor Niyazi Ekici explain how while most police officers in the Midwest are vaccinated against COVID-19, oftentimes they also strongly oppose vaccine mandates. And a pediatric hospitalist talks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about FlightPath, a new app under development to better diagnose concussions. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by George Stelluto of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Jessie Williams of the Central Illinois Ballet to talk about their upcoming concert, “Romance.”

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is a country blues trio out of Brown County, Indiana, consisting of the Rev. Peyton on guitar and vocals, his wife Breezy Peyton on washboard, and Max Senteney on drums. Their second to last show before the pandemic put live performance on pause was here in Peoria at Kenny's Westside pub in March 2020. Now they’re back in Peoria, kicking off a big cross country tour with a show at Kenny's Westside Pub.

On today’s episode, it’s another installment of Postmark Peoria. You’ll hear WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talk with former Peoria Historical Society president Mark Johnson, about the legacy of industrialist Robert LeTourneau and his impact on the success of Caterpillar. And host Daniel Musisi talks to Rev – leader of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - about their return to Kenny’s Westside Pub in downtown Peoria, for their first live show since the pandemic started. Plus, Tory Dahlhoff continues his look at how to make local food systems work on the next episode of Food Trek.

On today's episode, a group of Bradley University PR students used their senior capstone project to raise awareness about the dangers of the fast fashion industry. Plus, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is expanding its therapeutic foster care program to the Peoria area for the first time. And catching up with Canton High School football legend Boomer Grigsby.

The Peorians behind Beachlers Vehicle Care and Repair, and Bushwacker maintain cross country ski trails at Donovan Park each winter.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with the new U.S. attorney for central Illinois and his plans in Peoria. Also, Joe Deacon talks with Bradley athletics director Chris Reynolds. And Hannah Alani gets out to do some cross-country skiing.

There isn’t a lot of Christian literature out in the world that focuses on LGBTQIA+ people, and when it does, the focus often centers around the main character leaving their faith as a result of coming to terms with their sexuality.

Delavan city leaders are anxiously awaiting analysis of citizen input to a focus group committed to helping restore the downtown district to its past glory.

On today's episode, you'll hear about economic developments in Delavan, thanks in part to a booming cannabis business. Plus, a Peoria librarian writes a book that examines both sexuality and religion in a lighthearted, amusing way. And an interview with Gregory Harris, the new U.S. attorney for central Illinois.

On today's episode, a special from our partners at Illinois Lawmakers, who recap this week's State of the State address and budget proposal in Springfield.