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The Peoria District 150 School Board approved the continuation of a contract with the YMCA for afterschool programs at several of their buildings; Governor Pat Quinn has a tough job ahead of him as he prepares to deliver his latest proposed budget for a state in financial disarray; Quinn is scheduled to present his budget address in Springfield later this week. 4:56 minutes (4.51 MB) |
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This week, we're talking with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. Their concert Saturday night features music of Mozart, Rossini, Maurice Ravel and Jacques Ibert. Stelluto talks about the pieces on the program and how they fit together. The concert will also feature a performance by winners of the Peoria Symphony Guild's young artist competition. 15:37 minutes (14.3 MB) |
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Chances are slim for securing current federal funding to help bring passenger rail service between Peoria and Bloomington/Normal; Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is speaking out against the government sequester; Governor Pat Quinn reached a tentative contract deal with the state's largest government-employee union early this morning. 4:52 minutes (4.46 MB) |
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Peoria County is looking to better gauge how well it's Planning and Zoning staff interact with residents; PIPCO Safety Director Bob Janssen is the winner of the 22nd Annual governor's Award for Workplace Health and Safety; layoffs at several state unemployment offices will begin tomorrow. 4:59 minutes (4.56 MB) |
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OSF Healthcare System is taking over eight medical sites from Proctor Hospital; Four percent of registered voters in the City of Peoria cast ballots in yesterday's primary election; Adams and Jefferson Streets in downtown Peoria could eventually be changed from one to two-way streets. 4:36 minutes (4.22 MB) |
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Adams and Jefferson Streets in Downtown Peoria are currently one way streets in downtown Peoria. The Peoria City Council Meeting Agenda asks the council to give staff direction on perusing a plan to convert Adams and Jefferson streets to two-way. Interim Peoria Public Works Director Jeff Smith is our guest for this episode. He’s with us to talk about the potential shift of Adams and Jefferson from one to two-way streets. 18:48 minutes (8.6 MB) |
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A murder trial becomes the basis for questions about credibility and truth in the classic play “Rashomon.” A production of the play opened last weekend at Illinois Central College Theatre. Cara Rosson has this review for WCBU, and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of WCBU or the Live Theatre League. 3:32 minutes (3.24 MB) |
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Peoria School District 150 is preparing for significant cuts to its federal funding that supports low-income students and teacher improvement efforts; the Heartland Partnership has named Cal MacKay its new permanent CEO; Illinois elected officials are warning that looming sequester budget cuts set to kick in on March 1 would have significant impacts on Scott Air Force Base. 4:29 minutes (4.11 MB) |
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The Peoria City/County Health Department is proposing new rules to manage independent waste-water systems; the first woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court has died; a federal appeals court in Chicago won't revisit a ruling that says illinois has to let people carry guns in public. 4:58 minutes (4.55 MB) |
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This week, we talk with William Butler from the Contemporary Art Center. They're hosting their annual Fine Art Auction Saturday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event includes both a silent and a live auction, along with musical entertainment. Butler talks about some of the works featured in the auction, how it's designed to benefit both the Center and the participating artists, and some of the other ongoing activities at the CAC. 12:12 minutes (11.17 MB) |
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A federal grand jury is charging a 28-year-old Manual Academy Art teacher with enticement of a minor, Environmentalists and business groups have reached an agreement that paves the way for "fracking" in Illinois; Illinois officials say savings from cuts to Medicaid have fallen short by $464 million. 4:43 minutes (4.31 MB) |
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The city of East Peoria is pursuing funding to construct a new recreational trail; a local study is helping resident physicians at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center learn a common medical procedure; high school students at Manual Academy are learning ways to eat better and exercise. 4:17 minutes (3.92 MB) |
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To show their opposition to sequestration, and its possible impact on eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, two members of congress toured a defense contractor in the Quad Cities Tuesday; the National Rifle Association says it might sue the Illinois State Police over a backlog in application for gun permits; the Cook County State's Attorney's office says Illinois lawmakers don't have to pass a new concealed carry law. 4:53 minutes (4.46 MB) |
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Peoria Police are making slow but steady progress in Denise Leuthold's murder investigation; Advanced Medical Transport is permanently providing ambulance services to the Chillicothe Area; Congresswoman Cheri Bustos spoke at the Peoria County Democrats annual Presidents' Day dinner last night. 4:56 minutes (4.52 MB) |
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Disgraced former Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. now officially faces federal charges for misspending campaign money; Senator Dick Durbin says a compromise with House lawmakers ensures broad-based support for his bill to help brick-and-mortar retailers compete against out-of-state internet sellers; an Illinois lawmaker wants to put limits youth and school football practices, so athletes could tackle just once a week. 4:35 minutes (4.2 MB) |
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This week, we're talking with Chip Joyce. He' s playing the title role in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," which continues tonight and tomorrow night at Corn Stock Theatre. Joyce talks about the origin of the show, the process of "becoming Hedwig" each night, and what it's like fronting the Angry Inch -- the on-stage band that peforms during the show. 12:32 minutes (5.02 MB) |
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The second homicide of the year also happens to be the second woman killed in her home in the city this week; Peoria County is continuing to negotiate with its rural transportation provider to keep the financially-struggling program afloat; the annual goals for the Eastern Bypass proposal were approved this week by the project's Board of Directors. 4:45 minutes (4.34 MB) |
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Corn Stock Theatre presents a rock-and-roll story of gender identity, set to music inspired by 1970s “glam” rock, with its production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Douglas Okey has this review for WCBU and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of WCBU or the Live Theatre League. 3:31 minutes (1.41 MB) |
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Peoria downtown bar owners and some of thier attorneys gathered at City Hall yesterday to begin reviewing ways to make it a safer place for hospitality and entertainment; area state lawmakers say there won't be another capital transportation bill unless pension reform is addressed; the Illinois Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state. 4:44 minutes (4.34 MB) |
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Illinois could receive federal approval of a key component of Obamacare as early as today; as state funding for colleges and universities declines, Illinois' lieutenant governor says the schools need to find ways to remain acessible to a wide range of students; Chicago gun violence go more attention during President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech last night. 4:51 minutes (4.44 MB) |
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The City of Peoria launches its new website Wednesday, but it was recently released in a soft launch. We’re talking with the city’s new Chief Information Officer, Sam Rivera, and Rachel Cook who coordinates Technical Support for the city and headed-up the project. If you would like to follow along with the conversation on the city’s website the address is Peoriagov.org. 22:51 minutes (10.46 MB) |
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The unexpected retirement of Pope Benedict XVI has many wondering about the direction of the catholic church; Von Steuben middle School was the focus of the sudent discipline issues at last night's District 150 School Board meeting; a Manuel Academy art teacher facing federal charges for allegedly enticing a minor to have sex was released under parental custody. 4:52 minutes (4.45 MB) |
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The Peoria County Board will consider approving a 485-thousand-dollar grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency; last week in his State of the State address, Governor Pat Quinn called for an open primary, in which voters would not have to declare whether they're Republican or Democrats; Military training, like that of a paramedic, doesn't always translate to the requirements of a civilian license. 4:48 minutes (4.4 MB) |
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This week, we're talking with Jade Simmons, The former Miss Illinois is appearing with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra in their concert, Saturday night at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre. Simmons will the soloist in two pieces by George Gershwin -- the Second Rhapsody and the Concert in F. She talks about what draws her to Gershwin's music, and about her role as a youth advocate. 14:59 minutes (6 MB) |
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The George Washington Carver Center could re-open next summer; the day after his state of the state address Governor Pat Quinn traveled to three small Illinois manufacturing companies yesterday to reaffirm his commitment to helping small businesses; Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced yesterday that legislators will hold a pair of hearings on gun control. 4:50 minutes (4.42 MB) |
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It's the start of Illinois' new legislative session, and Wednesday Governor Pat Quinn laid out what he wants lawmakers to accomplish; Governor Quinn's call for minimum-wage workers to take home more money is expected to be a tough fight in the legislature this spring; the Office of Congressional Ethics wants a further review of an alleged fundraising violation involving congressman Aaron Schock. 4:53 minutes (4.47 MB) |
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Peoria Players Theatre presents the classic musical “Mame.” Marty Lynch has this review for WCBU and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of WCBU or the Live Theatre League. 3:25 minutes (1.37 MB) |
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Methodist Medical Center is suing OSF Healthcare System for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive conduct; two new patrol officers are set to join the East Peoria Police Department later this year; as Illinois Governor Pat Quinn prepares to tell lawmakers what he thinks the State of the State is, lawmakers are making lists of what they want to hear. 4:42 minutes (4.3 MB) |
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The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission approved a new contract with Frank Knott of Vital Economy; Illinois faces a teacher problem - not from having too few, but too many; a District 150 art teacher is facing federal charges for allegedly enticing a 15-year-old student to have sex. 4:46 minutes (4.36 MB) |
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Changes to a state test this year could mean Illinois school kids will get lower makers; shoppers in Illinois could avoid paying extra for using a credit card under a measure before the General Assembly; East Peoria residents can now seek approval from the city to own horses in town. 4:48 minutes (4.4 MB) |
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