



Dr. Steven Hamon 4/2/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Dr. Steven Hamon in loving memory of Dennis, his brother. Dennis had a mind like a steel trap that was balanced and guided by a heart of gold. More on Day Sponsors and how to contribute at wcbu.org.

Deborah Helmick 4/1/26
Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Debbie Helmick, in memory of her sister Kelly Helmick during National Donate Life Month. Details on organ and tissue donation at giftofhope.org. More about Day Sponsors at wcbu.org.

Fred Bazhenow 3/20/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Fred Bazhenow in celebration of his fiftieth anniversary with his wife, Barb. Fred is thankful for Barb’s patience after five decades of togetherness.

Mark Guzzardo 3/17/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Mark Guzzardo in support of Peoria Academy. A pre-k through eighth grade international baccalaureate school offering classes in STEM, language, and arts. Details at Peoria academy.org.

Anna Saxon 3/15/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Anna Saxon in memory and gratitude of her late husband, Randy Saxon. Anna and Randy shared a passion for supporting public radio.

Janine Donahue 3/11/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Janine Donahue wishing her husband Mike Jackson a happy anniversary. Janine and Mike are celebrating thirty-one years together, and they are grateful for public media.

Connie Romanus 2/26/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Connie Romanus who has relied on public radio for over twenty years. She is thankful to WCBU and NPR for keeping listeners informed on local, state and national issues.

Ed and Nancy Rainville 2/21/26
Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Ed and Nancy Rainville. They are celebrating the fifty-eighth anniversary of the Metamora-Germantown Hills Rotary Club and its dedication to service above self.

Blaine Adams 2/5/26
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Blaine Adams, honoring his mother-in-law, Lisa Sandall — an NPR super-fan. Lisa’s dedication to NPR stories helps to keep her family and community informed and fascinated

Sue and Tim Conley 12/10/25
Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Sue and Tim Conley in celebration of the Western Avenue Greenway Project. Thanks to community volunteers who have developed and maintained this six-block green space in Peoria for more than forty years.