Season 33: At Issue

S33 E34: The Return of Baseball and Hockey in Peoria
Leaders of the Peoria Chiefs and Rivermen discuss the effect of COVID-19 on their sports.
S33 E34: The Return of Baseball and Hockey in Peoria

S33 E33: Jim Ardis Reflects on His Years as Mayor
Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis reviews achievements and disappointments during 16 years as mayor.
S33 E33: Jim Ardis Reflects on His Years as Mayor

S33 E32: Rural Healthcare During COVID and Beyond
Two rural hospital executives discuss the challenges faced in caring for patients.
S33 E32: Rural Healthcare During COVID and Beyond

S33 E30: Bloomington Mayoral Forum
Two Bloomington Mayoral candidates offer their vision for the city.
S33 E30: Bloomington Mayoral Forum

Rita Ali and Jim Montelongo discuss their positions prior to the April 6 mayoral election.
S33 E35: Peoria Mayoral Forum

S33 E29: Normal Mayoral Conversation
Two candidates vying for mayor of Normal offer thoughts on their role as mayor.
S33 E29: Normal Mayoral Conversation

S33 E28: Issues Facing Law Enforcement
The program looks at the state criminal justice reform bill’s effect on police.
S33 E28: Issues Facing Law Enforcement

S33 E27: Progress and Challenges for the Black Community
The program features discussion on black history and current challenges for Black people.
S33 E27: Progress and Challenges for the Black Community

S33 E26: Distillery Labs: Innovation in Peoria
Distillery Labs is an innovation hub in Peoria to help turn an idea into a business.
S33 E26: Distillery Labs: Innovation in Peoria

S33 E25: Anti-bullying Programs
Representatives of four organizations discuss efforts to lower the occurrence of bullying.
S33 E25: Anti-bullying Programs

S33 E24: The Other Health Crisis: Opioid Overdoses
Experts from treatment programs discuss the growing problem with drug overdoses.
S33 E24: The Other Health Crisis: Opioid Overdoses

S33 E23: Peoria Mayoral Primary Candidates
The five Peoria mayoral candidates discuss the budget, jobs, police and fire departments.
S33 E23: Peoria Mayoral Primary Candidates

A physician, city manager and business owner discuss how COVID-19 affects them.
S33 E22: COVID-19 Update

S33 E21: The Role of the Arts in Difficult Times
Artists from different disciplines discuss the importance of the arts during the pandemic.
S33 E21: The Role of the Arts in Difficult Times

S33 E20: Help for the Homeless
Representatives of four agencies explain how central Illinois has reduced homelessness.
S33 E20: Help for the Homeless

S33 E18: Illinois River Update: River Silt and Asian Carp
There are potential solutions to the issues of Asian carp and silt in the Illinois River.
S33 E18: Illinois River Update: River Silt and Asian Carp

S33 E17: Giving Thanks to Those Who Give Their Time & Talent
Four volunteers discuss the reasons behind volunteerism.
S33 E17: Giving Thanks to Those Who Give Their Time & Talent

S33 E16: Volunteer Fire Departments
The fire chiefs of three volunteer fire departments discuss personnel shortages and more.
S33 E16: Volunteer Fire Departments

A physician and health department administrator offer an update on the corona virus.
S33 E15: COVID-19 Update

S33 E14: Peoria’s Mayor and City Manager
Peoria’s mayor and city manager discuss the budget, taxes, racial equity and more.
S33 E14: Peoria’s Mayor and City Manager

Topics are Justice Thomas Kilbride, Heddington Oaks nursing home and West Peoria Township.
S33 E13: Election Referenda

S33 E12: Editorial Leader at Peoria’s Newspaper
The new Executive Editor of the Journal Star sets a vision for the paper’s future.