Republican State Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria believes the fiscal year 2024 budget recently approved by the Illinois General Assembly gives Gov. JB Pritzker too much authority over state spending ..read more

Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler says he was pleased to see more higher education funding in this year's budget ..read more

Peoria County Highway Department Engineer Amy McLaren says there's two seasons in Illinois: snow season and road construction season. Now is definitely the latter of those two ..read more

In today's episode, you'll hear about conversations surrounding a potential new statue coming to Laura Bradley Park. And a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Pekin could bring some changes to the city. Plus, a deep dive into the problems facing hospitals in Central Illinois ..read more

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education has added another branch to its Early Learning for All (ELFA) initiative that now includes home visits. ELFA is currently known for their Preschool for All program, which is funded through the Illinois State Board of Education's Early Childhood Block Grant ..read more

In today's episode, Peoria County Highway Department Engineer Amy McLaren provides an update on some of her department's projects, including safety improvements. And you'll hear a recap on what happened in Springfield after Illinois lawmakers passed a $50 billion annual budget. Plus, a new program from the Peoria County Regional Office of Education hopes to boost preschool and kindergarten readiness and create confident parents...all from the comfort of their own home ..read more

The lab serves as a “one-stop shop” for data on broadband and digital equity initiatives ..read more

The city manager position is one of three key leadership roles Pekin still needs to fill, and clear factions have developed among city council members ..read more

In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with new Pekin Mayor Mary Burress about the current turmoil surrounding city hall and her efforts to guide councilmembers and the public on a path forward. And hear about a Peoria man who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1992 after a false witness testimony. Plus, learn how a listening tour will inform how $65 billion in funding will be spent on broadband and digital equity projects across the country ..read more

In today's episode, a fuel market analyst explains why a Memorial Day spike in gas prices might be less noticeable this year. And as the Supreme Court considers banning consideration of race in college admissions, it raises questions about legacy policies on U.S. campuses. Plus, Out and About gets all the details on Corn Stock Theatre's upcoming production of Sister Act ..read more