WCBU Reports

In today's episode, you'll hear WCBU's Collin Schopp as he tags along with a Deer Creek farmer to walk through the harvest process. And, a League of Women Voters observer has updates on the goings-on at the Peoria County Election Commission. Plus, there's a new way to check out how well your local hospitals perform.

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In today's episode, you'll hear how Illinois' Safe Haven law works and how first responders are trained to react when someone gives up their newborn. And learn how teachers are training to respond to a school shooting. Plus, a conversation on Bradley University's budget cuts and whether or that that will impact Braves Athletics.

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Bradley University vice president of intercollegiate athletics Chris Reynolds discusses the status of the Braves programs, and whether his department will need to make any cuts as the university works to reduce expenses following a $13 million budget shortfall in the last fiscal year.

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In today's episode, you'll hear Illinois Public Radio's Peter Medlin delve into a new report from Advance Illinois on the state's teachers. You'll also hear about how a GOP primary for a state house district in the Tri-County area is shaping up. Plus, a Peoria imam on what troubles him about the U-S stance towards the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. And WCBU takes a look at a trifecta of new Peoria Riverfront Museum exhibits. 

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In today's episode, you'll learn about a new musical composition dedicated to C-T Vivian, the civil rights leader who integrated a Peoria cafeteria in the 1940s while working at the Carver Center. And an interview with Heaving, a new indie metal band that grew out of Peoria's DIY scene. Plus, on Out and About, hear more about the Heartland Festival Orchestra's upcoming performance of "The Original Phantom of the Opera '' with Artistic Director David Commanday.

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In todays episode, you'll hear WCBU's Collin Schopp conversation with Jesse Faber...another candidate running for the huge state senate district that includes part of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. And, a mother opens up about her son's 20-19 unsolved murder case. Plus, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich breaks down the city's 321 million dollar proposed budget,

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Peoria's proposed $321.8 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year has revenues decreasing 6.2%, while expenses are going up 5.4%. The spending plan represents a sizeable increase from this year, and it includes more $101 million for capital projects. City manager Patrick Urich offers additional details on the initial budget proposal. 

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