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.

State of Peoria: Mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 16m

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Peoria mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo.

State of Peoria: Township Supervisor candidates

Feb 11th, 2021 1h 26m

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to the candidates for Peoria Township Supervisor: Frank Abdnour and Latrina Leary.

State of Peoria: District 1 council candidates

Feb 11th, 2021 2h 31m

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.

State of Peoria: Patrick Urich

Feb 11th, 2021 1h 14m

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

State of Peoria: Mayoral candidates Chama St. Louis and Andres Diaz

Feb 11th, 2021 2h 30m

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Chama St. Louis and Andres Diaz, candidates for Peoria mayor.

State of Peoria: Mayor Jim Ardis

Feb 11th, 2021 1h 17m

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.

State of Peoria: Mayoral candidates Rita Ali and Sid Ruckriegel

Feb 2nd, 2021 2h 4m

Join Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM as they talk to Rita Ali and Sid Ruckriegel, candidates for Peoria mayor.

Election 2020: Peoria County State's Attorney candidate Jodi Hoos

Feb 13th, 2020 30m 17s

Jodi Hoos, a former judge and incumbent candidate for Peoria County State's Attorney, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about her campaign and proposals.

Election 2020: Chris McCall, Peoria County State's Attorney candidate

Feb 12th, 2020 29m 5s

Peoria trial lawyer Chris McCall, candidate for Peoria County State's Attorney, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about his campaign and proposals.

Election 2020: Rachael Parker, Peoria County Clerk candidate

Feb 10th, 2020 21m 53s

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 throug

Election 2020: Gabe McLeod, Peoria County Clerk candidate

Jan 30th, 2020 22m 29s

Gabe McLeod, candidate for Peoria County Clerk, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about his campaign and proposals.

Election 2020: Anni Reinking, PPS Board District 3 candidate

Jan 29th, 2020 32m 18s

Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard interview Peoria Public Schools Board District 3 candidate Anni Reinking.

What can we do about violence in Peoria?

Dec 23rd, 2019 45m 46s

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 Peo

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

Dec 5th, 2019 11m 19s

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

Comings and goings at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

Nov 7th, 2019 24m 15s

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.

Emily Cahill and Brent Wheeler of the Peoria Park District

Oct 24th, 2019 31m 9s

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.

The Big Picture with Doug and Eileen Leunig

Sep 9th, 2019 21m 53s

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 ope

Is crime in Peoria really up?

Jul 29th, 2019 26m 1s

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.

Activists push for reform of the cash bond system

Jun 10th, 2019 37m 3s

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.

From the Newsroom: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza

Jun 6th, 2019 18m 19s

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.

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

Jun 5th, 2019 43m 11s

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 fin

From the Newsroom: Cybercrimes and phone scams

Mar 15th, 2019 37m 30s

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