WCBU Reports

In today's episode, you'll hear about how to prioritize self care and the art of saying "no". And what a descendant wants you to know about a small Illinois town founded by formerly enslaved people. Plus, an Illinois Central College professor explains the role cover crops can play in preventing dust storms like those seen near Springfield earlier this month.

In today's episode, you'll learn about a new program to increase diversity among realtors and how it could play in Peoria. And the Washington Historical Society has launched a unique fundraiser that offers a chance to own a piece of the city's history. Plus, on Postmark Peoria, hear more of Steve Tarter's recent conversation about famed 19th century orator Robert Green Ingersoll.

One of Peoria’s foremost historical figures was the topic of a presentation by a member of the Indiana Historical Bureau, speaking at the GAR Hall in Downtown Peoria earlier this year.

The Washington Historical Society is selling pieces of Washington's history ... 275 bricks at a time.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is rolling out a new program aimed at diversifying the real estate industry. According to the 2020 NAR Member Profile report, Black individuals made up just 6% of NAR membership, with Hispanics not far ahead at 10%; 80% of NAR’s membership in 2020 was white.

ATP episode description: In today's episode, Peoria City Councilmember Denise Jackson weighs in on the proposed carbon capture pipeline in South Peoria. And learn how the Pekin high school volleyball team is contributing to the fight against breast cancer in a record breaking way. Plus, hear about the friendship between Peoria's famous 19th century orator Robert Ingersoll and socialist Eugene V. Debs.

In this interview, Jackson expounds upon her position on the project, and why she says she's not necessarily opposed.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Equitable Cities CEO Charles Brown about how to make the River City easier to navigate for all modes of transportation. And learn about the latest start-up companies participating in gBETA's accelerator program through Distillery Labs. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Conductor David Commanday about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming Beatles tribute concert “Classical Mystery Tour."

Charles Brown is the founder and CEO of Equitable Cities, a consulting firm assisting with urban planning and design.

What's in a city's strategic plan? More or less, it's the aspirational roadmap for where the community wants to go in the years ahead.