Reporting from in and around Illinois.contact@statewideshow.orgListen to Statewide across Illinois in:Bloomington/Normal – WGLT 89.1 (Saturdays 5 PM)Carbondale – WSIU 91.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Mount Vernon - WVSI 88.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Olney - WUSI 90.3 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Quad Cities - WVIK 105.7 HD-2 (TBD)Rockford/DeKalb – WNIJ 89.5 (Saturdays 6 AM, Sundays 2 PM)Springfield/Decatur - WUIS 91.9 (Saturdays 9 AM)Peoria – WCBU 89.9 (Saturdays 5 PM)Pittsf ...
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Every Friday afternoon on Day to Day join WCBU's Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais, executive director of Arts Partners of Central Illinois for a look at current and upcoming art & cultural events across the region. Day to Day, weekdays at noon on WCBU.
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Chicago hosts another Democratic National Convention starting Monday, but it has yet to shake the chaotic images from 1968.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: A primer on Illinois government and politics
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A co-author of Illinois Politics: A Citizens' Guide to Power, Politics and Government joins us.By Sean Crawford
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The wrong words can cause pain and emotional harm.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: A conversation about rural health care
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Rural hospitals are vital to the areas they serve. But they face a host of problems.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The aging of rural America and the economic impact
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On this episode we hear about a "silver tsunami" coming in a rural communities.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Illinois now requires child social media influencers to be compensated
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Statewide is reports and conversations from in and around Illinois.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: A conversation with Gov. Pritzker
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The governor appeared on the Illinois Lawmakers program to discuss the new state budget and his vision for the state.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The timeless appeal of a Lustron home
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The post-WWII homes were produced to address a housing shortage. They continue to stand out.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The lesser-known story of baseball's integration
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A closer look at the American League, which had its first Black player soon after Jackie Robinson debuted with the Dodgers. But it took some teams many years to follow suit.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The resilience of the Beardstown Ladies Investment Club
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The club formed in Cass County became famous for investing.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: An unexpected side effect - Ozempic babies
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By Sean Crawford
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On this episode, we hear from an Illinois couple who saw the bills rise to a level they no longer plan to have additional children.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Out of tragedy, a drive to help others
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Anne King was just 20 when her younger sister Erin killed herself. Today, the 48-year-old Kankakee woman works as a crisis counselor. She is also certified to teach classes for youth, which are aimed at combatting suicide.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Tribal nation designation brings hope and uncertainty
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation recently became the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state. The government illegally sold the land from under Chief Shab-eh-nay around 1850.By Sean Crawford
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Delays and other problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and what it means for students looking to pay for college.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When hospitals avoid helping sexual assault survivors
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An investigation found a number of hospitals skirt a state law.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The legal fight over Black hair care products
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Studies have raised health concerns in regular users of chemical hair straighteners.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Helping children process grief
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A special camp for young people brings together those who have lost loved ones.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The past, present and future of the Gemini Giant
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The nearly 30-foot tall statue has welcomed visitors along Route 66 for decades.By Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When calls for campus mental health assistance go unanswered
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Colleges and universities have recognized the need, but say more resources are needed to meet demand.By Sean Crawford
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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…
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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 …
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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 Cente…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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.
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This week, we talk with singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd. He's performing his 10th Anniversary Show at Forest Park Nature Center on Saturday, February 9. Over the years, it's grown from a solo concert to one that features a full band. We also listen to a few selections from his latest CD, "Spirit Dance;" a new CD will be out later this year.…
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Director Jeff Driscoll talks with Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais about Arc Light Productions' upcoming performance of “Songs for a New World.” Part song cycle, part musical revue, the show consists of songs which depict characters on the precipice of a critical decision. It will be performed dinner theater style at The Waterhouse over Valentine’s…
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This week, we're talking with Cindy Hoey, about the Peoria Live Theatre League. The League was formed two years ago, as a means of providing wider exposure for, and promotion of, local theatrical productions. Since then, it's led to increased cooperation among the participating theatres -- and some plans for greater collaboration in the future. Hoe…
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