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Pekin Mayor Mary Burress discusses the appointment of Chris Onken to the city council, long-term plans for developing a new City Hall, business and retail development, and more in her latest quarterly interview with WCBU. 

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In today's episode, learn how the city of Washington is becoming a dementia-friendly city and what exactly that entails. And find out what business is already in line to seize upon a potential new TIF District opportunity within Peoria. Plus, a new book profiles the life of an obscure Central Illinois native who made a big impact in Paris.

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In today's episode, you'll hear a round up of WCBU's best-of Welcome Home stories from 2023. That includes a trip to the former St. Andrew's Episcopal Church to learn about its possible future as a family home. And a Peoria comic says his blindness doesn't stop him from excelling in the field. Plus, how breast cancer patients and survivors in Greater Peoria are bonding...through rowing.

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In today's episode, All Things Peoria revisits Collin Schopp's September interview with Armeca Crawford about Providence Pointe. And, we'll hear why the end of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't necessarily eased food insecurity concerns. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon explains Pekin's new approach to helping people experiencing homelessness.

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In today's episode, we're highlighting the best ag stories of 2023, starting with an August trip to Dan Magarity's Deer Creek farm to learn more about the day to day operations. And filmmaker Anthony Suau discusses the creation of his documentary, Organic Rising. Plus, learn how the Heart of Illinois Wine Trail is seeking to create a larger agritourism draw for the region as a whole.

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In today’s episode, WCBU is looking back at some of our staff's favorite music stories of 2023. Holden Kellogg took us to a record store on a farm back in October. And, blues musician Bernard Allison remembers the day his father played a famous show at Peoria Pizza Works for a different reason. Plus, Jody Holtz introduced us to a Peoria-area senior band that's playing music for other seniors.

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