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09/01/2026

Last weekend’s episode of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, featuring U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, was not broadcast on WTVP due to profanity and our responsibility to comply with broadcast standards. The episode is available for streaming as scheduled and remains available in full on WTVP.org and the free PBS App.

Watch the episode here: https://video.wtvp.org/video/marjorie-taylor-greene-wqdcrj/

Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her break with President Trump and the potential of a third party.

09/01/2026

Nominations are now open for WTVP's 2026 class of 40 Leaders Under Forty! This longstanding program spotlights the bright, young leaders who are making a positive impact on central Illinois through their work and service. Visit https://wtvp.tv/40leaders to learn more and nominate a leader today.

09/01/2026

The Illinois River system was once in distress. In 2000, organizations led by The Nature Conservancy created a framework for nature to restore the ecosystem's backwaters, prairies, and bluffs. FULL DOC: https://bit.ly/4aOnBOx

09/01/2026

A heated baseball game in Kramm turned deadly when a miner, after punching a deputy trying to break up a fight, was shot and killed. Chaos erupted, forcing the deputy to be removed from the scene. FULL EPISODE: https://video.wtvp.org/video/elmwood-filmmaker-tiffany-thomas-z7rpx1/

08/31/2026

When trusted midwives are arrested in a tight-knit Amish and Mennonite enclave, a quiet community is thrust into turmoil. Tonight at 9pm on WTVP, director Elaine Epstein follows women who defy tradition and become activists, turning a local fight into a national reckoning over maternal health, reproductive rights and the freedom to choose how and where to give birth. Don't miss "Arrest the Midwife."

08/31/2026

A lone passenger in a carriage outside Groveland met a tragic end on May 1st, 1867. Thrown from the vehicle after an apparent accident, the horse's panicked reaction led to a fatal blow. Though recovery seemed possible, Tobias Bradley passed away three days later, marking a somber event in Peoria's history. FULL DOC: https://bit.ly/3R75Gf6

08/31/2026

Capturing and sharing the unique stories of farmers, local businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, inventors, and authors. This content is freely available to the community, offering a dynamic and essential way to preserve these narratives without requiring a subscription. FULL EPISODE: https://video.wtvp.org/video/wtvps-2025-26-impact-kmsoxe/

08/31/2026

Happy 81st birthday to Itzhak Perlman, one of the world’s most celebrated violinists.

From concert halls to unforgettable film scores, Perlman’s music has introduced generations of listeners to the extraordinary expressive power of the violin.

Celebrate his remarkable life and artistry with this 20212 interview from PBS: https://video.wtvp.org/video/lincoln-center-introducing-itzhak-perlman/

08/31/2026

THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS HISTORY

On Aug. 31, 1918, two young Peorians got married.

Jim Jordan and Marian Driscoll could hardly have known that they would eventually become two of the biggest stars of radio's golden age.

As Fibber McGee and Molly, the couple entertained millions of Americans for decades from their fictional home at 79 Wistful Vista.

But behind Fibber and Molly were Jim and Marian, a real-life husband-and-wife team from Peoria.

Photo credit: NBC/Wikimedia Commons

08/31/2026

"WTVP expands the quality of life for everyone." Hear why Rick Swan believes WTVP spotlights the best of central Illinois and learn more at wtvp.tv/stronger.