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The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation...
11/10/2025

The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation and therapy for disabled veterans. They strive to provide a buddy-check support system and an experience for veterans suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, or other issues.

Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Jim Runyon and Mary Peifer, who have listened to publi...
11/10/2025

Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Jim Runyon and Mary Peifer, who have listened to public radio since their wedding day 46 years ago. They encourage everyone to join them and become monthly contributors and Day Sponsors.

Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Jim Runyon and Mary Peifer who have listened to public radio since their wedding day 46 years ago. They encourage everyone to join them and become monthly contributors and day sponsors.

A bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans, including Dick Durbin of Illinois, reached a deal to reopen the ...
11/10/2025

A bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans, including Dick Durbin of Illinois, reached a deal to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history, voting on the first procedural step on the measure.

Third-quarter home sales in the Peoria market dipped a little compared with last year, but increased over this year’s se...
11/10/2025

Third-quarter home sales in the Peoria market dipped a little compared with last year, but increased over this year’s second quarter with inventory slightly on the rise.

11/08/2025

WCBU's broadcast and streams may be disrupted between 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, for scheduled IT maintenance. Thanks for your patience as we try to keep any disruptions to a minimum.

Food banks in central Illinois are waiting to see how a federal judge's ruling on SNAP benefits will impact their operat...
11/08/2025

Food banks in central Illinois are waiting to see how a federal judge's ruling on SNAP benefits will impact their operations. The Trump administration has been ordered to fully restore food assistance while the government is shut down.

Food banks in central Illinois are waiting to see how a federal judge's ruling on SNAP benefits will impact their operat...
11/08/2025

Food banks in central Illinois are waiting to see how a federal judge's ruling on SNAP benefits will impact their operations. The Trump administration has been ordered to fully restore food assistance while the government is shut down.

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Airports in Peoria and Bloomington say there will be affects to their facilities from a federally ordered reduction in a...
11/07/2025

Airports in Peoria and Bloomington say there will be affects to their facilities from a federally ordered reduction in airline flights at key airports around the country.

Since beginning his practice in 1988, James McGee has focused on clinical care and early detection of cancer throughout ...
11/07/2025

Since beginning his practice in 1988, James McGee has focused on clinical care and early detection of cancer throughout Central Illinois. His clinical area of focus is radiation oncology.

A coalition of mayors from communities along the Illinois River is working to protect the waterway and grow its economic...
11/06/2025

A coalition of mayors from communities along the Illinois River is working to protect the waterway and grow its economic opportunities.

A group of about 50 residents attended a question-and-answer session Wednesday organized by Pekin City Council members J...
11/06/2025

A group of about 50 residents attended a question-and-answer session Wednesday organized by Pekin City Council members Jake Fletcher and Dave Nutter.

A Peoria man was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for shooting another man multiple times in the back at a ...
11/05/2025

A Peoria man was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for shooting another man multiple times in the back at a Center Bluff gas station in 2023.

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WCBU is a joint service of Bradley University and Illinois State University. WCBU covers nearly 1 million residents of central Illinois, operating 24 hours a day with news programs from NPR, the BBC and Public Radio International; and entertainment programs such as Ask Me Another, Car Talk and others.

WCBU2 is the station's HD service, offering classical music throughout the day. WCBU2 can be heard using HD radio receivers, or online at www.peoriapublicradio.org. WCBU also operates a Radio Information Service (RIS) providing readings of local, state and national publications to hundreds of people in the coverage area who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print handicapped.

WCBU is supported by the financial contributions of approximately 3,000 station members; underwriting from our corporate sponsors; and federal, state and city grants.

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