WCBU is saying 14,500 mail-in ballots and 14,000 early voting ballots!
Looking back at the county records, it's not as much as 2024 (a Presidential election) but it's more than the 2022 midterm!
Looking back at the county records, it's not as much as 2024 (a Presidential election) but it's more than the 2022 midterm!
November 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM
WCBU is saying 14,500 mail-in ballots and 14,000 early voting ballots!
Looking back at the county records, it's not as much as 2024 (a Presidential election) but it's more than the 2022 midterm!
Looking back at the county records, it's not as much as 2024 (a Presidential election) but it's more than the 2022 midterm!
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support - WCBU
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support
Ahead of a Peoria Public Schools board meeting, the NAACP Peoria Branch and Elite Community Outreach advocated for the future of the program.
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November 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support - WCBU
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support - WCBU
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support
Ahead of a Peoria Public Schools board meeting, the NAACP Peoria Branch and Elite Community Outreach advocated for the future of the program.
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November 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support - WCBU
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcbu... see I told you I had a plan Mary 😜
It's cold outside. And now we have an electric blanket in the yard 😄😂 @marymoody03.bsky.social
It's cold outside. And now we have an electric blanket in the yard 😄😂 @marymoody03.bsky.social
Under A Blanket Of Blue
YouTube video by Ella Fitzgerald - Topic
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November 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcbu... see I told you I had a plan Mary 😜
It's cold outside. And now we have an electric blanket in the yard 😄😂 @marymoody03.bsky.social
It's cold outside. And now we have an electric blanket in the yard 😄😂 @marymoody03.bsky.social
Darin LaHood in the news: Darin LaHood Told Peoria Radio We Need an 'Off Ramp' From the Iran War. Four Weeks Later He Voted Against One. www.magareportcards.com/blog/lahood-...
Darin LaHood Told Peoria Radio We Need an 'Off Ramp' From the Iran War. Four Weeks Later He Voted Against One.
'We need to wind down the conflict, I've publicly said that,' LaHood told WCBU on May 4, 2026. On June 3 the House voted 215-208 to order U.S. forces out of the Iran war. He voted no. His explanation ...
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October 25, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Darin LaHood in the news: Darin LaHood Told Peoria Radio We Need an 'Off Ramp' From the Iran War. Four Weeks Later He Voted Against One. www.magareportcards.com/blog/lahood-...
Ali discusses budget priorities, drive-through cannabis, chronic nuisance properties
Ali discusses budget priorities, drive-through cannabis, chronic nuisance properties
In her latest regular interview with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses what she sees as the city's budget priorities and expresses hesitation over allowing drive-through service at cannabis dispensaries.
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October 22, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Ali discusses budget priorities, drive-through cannabis, chronic nuisance properties
Loop 100!!! The US ran all night and are down to 2, as are Japan, France, and Belgium. Mathematically, near impossible to catch US for team title, but national titles and world records are still out there, so they do what they've done for 100 hours: run.
#WTCBU #WCBU #WTCBYU
#WTCBU #WCBU #WTCBYU
October 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Loop 83 has begun and Canada is OUT. This means New Zealand keeps their rank! Here's the top 25. Argentina wins Class AA, Guatemala won Class A. AAA likely to be Team GB. Australia hanging strong, US closing the gap by keeping all 8 runners. Love Backyard Ultra. #WCBU
October 20, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Loop 83 has begun and Canada is OUT. This means New Zealand keeps their rank! Here's the top 25. Argentina wins Class AA, Guatemala won Class A. AAA likely to be Team GB. Australia hanging strong, US closing the gap by keeping all 8 runners. Love Backyard Ultra. #WCBU
LOOP 82: AIN just went out on 81. They were churning some of the fastest loops but it takes 2 to keep the race going. James Luxton of GB just did a 24 MINUTE LOOP after 82 HOURS which is INSANE. Australia feed is so positive and awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3wU... #BackyardUltra #WCBU
Part 8 | 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championships | Team Australia LIVE
YouTube video by Backyard Ultra Live
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October 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
LOOP 82: AIN just went out on 81. They were churning some of the fastest loops but it takes 2 to keep the race going. James Luxton of GB just did a 24 MINUTE LOOP after 82 HOURS which is INSANE. Australia feed is so positive and awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3wU... #BackyardUltra #WCBU
Brady Nankervis is on the Australian feed right now talking about what took him out on Loop 77 was the toilet. He sat down and couldn't get back up. Lots of jokes about the loo being a conspirator for the Americans. #WCBU
October 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Brady Nankervis is on the Australian feed right now talking about what took him out on Loop 77 was the toilet. He sat down and couldn't get back up. Lots of jokes about the loo being a conspirator for the Americans. #WCBU
Peoria's Birth to Five Illinois branch fills gaps in childcare and helps parents
Peoria's Birth to Five Illinois branch fills gaps in childcare and helps parents
Birth to Five Illinois helps families with children ages birth to 5 get equal treatment. Its Peoria County council manager spoke to WCBU about the group and how social media helps.
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October 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Peoria's Birth to Five Illinois branch fills gaps in childcare and helps parents
#IL-16 #IL16 Paul Nolley & Darin LaHood broadcast info, Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8pm Central:
* TV: Channel 47, WTVP ( #PBS ) Peoria
* radio: FM 89.9, WCBU ( #NPR ) Peoria
* web: video.wtvp.org
* phone/device app: streaming on the PBS app
* "Available to public media stations throughout Illinois"
* TV: Channel 47, WTVP ( #PBS ) Peoria
* radio: FM 89.9, WCBU ( #NPR ) Peoria
* web: video.wtvp.org
* phone/device app: streaming on the PBS app
* "Available to public media stations throughout Illinois"
October 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
#IL-16 #IL16 Paul Nolley & Darin LaHood broadcast info, Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8pm Central:
* TV: Channel 47, WTVP ( #PBS ) Peoria
* radio: FM 89.9, WCBU ( #NPR ) Peoria
* web: video.wtvp.org
* phone/device app: streaming on the PBS app
* "Available to public media stations throughout Illinois"
* TV: Channel 47, WTVP ( #PBS ) Peoria
* radio: FM 89.9, WCBU ( #NPR ) Peoria
* web: video.wtvp.org
* phone/device app: streaming on the PBS app
* "Available to public media stations throughout Illinois"
Maybe it’s just me
But I think this is the most horrific dog toy I’ve ever seen
I mean cow, sure
Calf being born, okay
Umbilical cord, WTAF
But I think this is the most horrific dog toy I’ve ever seen
I mean cow, sure
Calf being born, okay
Umbilical cord, WTAF
September 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
September 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Urich defends Peoria’s use of Flock cameras, justifies West Main TIF District
Urich defends Peoria’s use of Flock cameras, justifies West Main TIF District
In his latest regular interview with WCBU, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said the city hasn’t given any thought to changing its policy regarding the police department's use of Flock Safety cameras.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Urich defends Peoria’s use of Flock cameras, justifies West Main TIF District
Bradley immigration panel stresses working together and the reality for U.S. immigrants - WCBU Peoria
Bradley immigration panel stresses working together and the reality for U.S. immigrants - WCBU Peoria
Bradley immigration panel stresses working together and the reality for U.S. immigrants WCBU Peoria
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September 16, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Bradley immigration panel stresses working together and the reality for U.S. immigrants - WCBU Peoria
To the MAGA who called me a libitard and said the Iran War had only lasted 3 days and Trump had easily won
It’s day 198
It’s day 198
September 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
OSF HealthCare gets $2M federal earmark for dental sedation clinic | WCBU Peoria
OSF HealthCare gets $2M federal earmark for dental sedation clinic
Patients in Central Illinois will have improved access to oral surgery through a planned renovation and expansion of services at OSF HealthCare’s dental clinic at the Saint Francis Medical Center campus...
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September 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
OSF HealthCare gets $2M federal earmark for dental sedation clinic | WCBU Peoria
Rep. LaHood says mail-in voting will not be disrupted; Trump should work on affordability
Rep. LaHood says mail-in voting will not be disrupted; Trump should work on affordability
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke to WCBU during a stop in Peoria to announce federal appropriation money for an industrial park in the city. He gave his thoughts on current events including the federal deficit,...
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September 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Rep. LaHood says mail-in voting will not be disrupted; Trump should work on affordability
State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4 - WCBU
State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4
The decision comes nearly three years after their convictions on charges that involved what prosecutors called a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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April 18, 2026 at 11:19 AM
State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4 - WCBU
The Navy has now lost more fighter jets in 2 months
Than the U.S. military lost in the entirety of the Afghanistan War
Than the U.S. military lost in the entirety of the Afghanistan War
May 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Temporary WCBU outage for tower maintenance on Thursday
Temporary WCBU outage for tower maintenance on Thursday
Our radio signal may be offline for several hours while crews work on the shared tower with WTVP. You can still listen to WCBU via livestream on our website and the NPR App.
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April 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Temporary WCBU outage for tower maintenance on Thursday