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From the Newsroom: The Journal Star

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Episodes

State of Peoria: District 5 council candidates

Join Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star as they talk to the candidates for Peoria City Council District 5: Denis Cyr and Ryan Hite.

Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52

State of Peoria: District 1 council candidates

Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star talk to District 1 City Council candidates Denise Moore, Aaron Chess and Denise Jackson.

Jan 21, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 47

State of Peoria: Patrick Urich

A conversation with Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich, hosted by Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM.

Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 46

State of Peoria: Mayor Jim Ardis

The Journal Star's Chris Kaergard and 90.7 FM program director Marc Supreme interview Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis about his tenure and the city's future in the inaugural episode of our new series.

Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 45

Election 2020: Rachael Parker, Peoria County Clerk candidate

Rachael Parker, incumbent candidate for Peoria County Clerk, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about her campaign and proposals. Parker was appointed in August to succeed Steve Sonnemaker, who died in June. Her appointment lasts through Dec. 1, 2020, and her candidacy is for the Democratic nomination to fill the remaining two years of the term.

Feb 10, 2020•22 min•Ep. 42

What can we do about violence in Peoria?

Journal Star crime reporter Andy Kravetz discusses Peoria's recent, record-setting spate of deadly violence with Urban Acres owner Andy Diaz, New Millenium Institute founder Agbara Bryson and community organizer Chama St. Louis. The City of Peoria recently set a new modern-day record of 25 homicides in one calendar year, surpassing the previous record of 23 set in 2010.

Dec 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 39

Peoria Music Lady Edith Barnard and 'It's A Wonderful Life'

Edith Barnard of peoriamusiclady.com chats with the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard about the upcoming screening of the Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" at the Apollo Theater and the the popular singalong before the show. The movie airs at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 at the theater, 311 Main Street, in Downtown Peoria.

Dec 05, 2019•11 min•Ep. 38

Comings and goings at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

Executive editor Dennis Anderson talks with Peoria Riverfront Museum chief curator Bill Conger and president & CEO John Morris about some exhibits leaving soon and new ones to come.

Nov 07, 2019•24 min•Ep. 37

Emily Cahill and Brent Wheeler of the Peoria Park District

Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill and Deputy Director Brent Wheeler join the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard and Nick Vlahos to discuss what's new for Peoria's parks and possible plans for the future.

Oct 24, 2019•31 min•Ep. 36

The Big Picture with Doug and Eileen Leunig

Peoria artists Doug and Eileen Leunig chat with the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria street festival on Oct. 12, 2019 in Peoria's Warehouse District. The festival will feature chalk artists, live music, an open-mic competition and much more, with funds raised going towards arts education at after-school programs and community centers throughout the city.

Sep 09, 2019•22 min•Ep. 34

Is crime in Peoria really up?

Recent data shows that violent crime in Peoria has increased, but more-common property crime is on the decline. Reporter Andy Kravetz talks to Peoria Police Chief Loren Marion about the trends.

Jul 29, 2019•26 min•Ep. 33

Activists push for reform of the cash bond system

Community activists Ryan Hidden of Change Peoria, Chama St. Louis of the Black Justice Project and Peter Kobak join the Journal Star's Andy Kravetz discuss reforming the current cash bond system for criminal arrests.

Jun 10, 2019•37 min•Ep. 32

From the Newsroom: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard to discuss issues with the state's finances in light of the recent tax legislation and state budget signed by Gov. Pritzker.

Jun 06, 2019•18 min•Ep. 31

From the Newsroom: State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth discusses legalizing marijuana

In the wake of successfully legislating the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth chats with the Journal Star's Chris Kaergard about the controversial legislation and its potential impact on state finances, community redevelopment and justice reform.

Jun 05, 2019•43 min•Ep. 30

From the Newsroom: Cybercrimes and phone scams

Peoria police cybercrimes investigator Det. Stevie Hughes, and Public Information Officer Amy Dotson chat with Journal Star reporter Scott Hilyard about the proliferation of online and phone scams, what to do if you become a victim, and how to prevent falling prey to them in the first place.

Mar 15, 2019•38 min
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