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WCBU, Peoria Public Radio WCBU, Peoria Public Radio, is part of the NPR Network and is a joint operation of Bradley University and Illinois State University.

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A Tazewell County resident has died following an early morning multi-vehicle collision on Pekin’s south side.
09/13/2025

A Tazewell County resident has died following an early morning multi-vehicle collision on Pekin’s south side.

For its second TEDx event, Bradley University will bring together a group of speakers next week to discuss approaches fo...
09/12/2025

For its second TEDx event, Bradley University will bring together a group of speakers next week to discuss approaches for seeking innovative solutions to social challenges.

For nearly a decade, green space and parking area off East Jefferson Street owned by the Village of Morton has been call...
09/12/2025

For nearly a decade, green space and parking area off East Jefferson Street owned by the Village of Morton has been called “Church Square” by village residents. But it wasn’t an official name.

Leaders with Young Republican groups in Central Illinois say they felt a deep connection to the slain conservative activ...
09/12/2025

Leaders with Young Republican groups in Central Illinois say they felt a deep connection to the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that his death with further galvanize his movement.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, forever known for whispering to President George W. Bush in a Florida cla...
09/11/2025

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, forever known for whispering to President George W. Bush in a Florida classroom on the morning of 9/11, says the famous image stands as a call to honor the lives lost that day.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanda...
09/11/2025

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with David Commanday, conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, about "Sitar and Symphony."

The U.S. Congressional representatives whose districts include the Peoria area condemned political violence Wednesday in...
09/11/2025

The U.S. Congressional representatives whose districts include the Peoria area condemned political violence Wednesday in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

A plan to use a charitable gift to develop an $11 million amphitheater along the Illinois River in Peoria has gained ent...
09/10/2025

A plan to use a charitable gift to develop an $11 million amphitheater along the Illinois River in Peoria has gained enthusiastic support from city leaders.

Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss
09/09/2025

Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss

OSF HealthCare has been selected to participate in an initiative aimed at advancing management of high blood pressure.
09/09/2025

OSF HealthCare has been selected to participate in an initiative aimed at advancing management of high blood pressure.

The Pekin City Council on Monday approved paying bonuses totaling $10,000 to school bus department administrators to enc...
09/09/2025

The Pekin City Council on Monday approved paying bonuses totaling $10,000 to school bus department administrators to encourage them to stay with the city until it gets out of the school bus business.

John Kitover is a former Internal Revenue Service employee who worked in project and facilities management. He previousl...
09/08/2025

John Kitover is a former Internal Revenue Service employee who worked in project and facilities management. He previously served for four years in the Army National Guard. He resigned from his job in May to run full time in the district of central and northwestern Illinois.

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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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