WTVP

WTVP Public Media for Central Illinois WTVP is the PBS station for Peoria, Bloomington, and Galesburg, Illinois.

It operates on TV digital channel 46 and uses virtual channels starting with 47 to reflect its previous analog channel number. WTVP has 3 digital subchannels: WTVP HD, WTVP WorldCreate, and WTVP PBS Kids. Our studio is located in Peoria and its broadcast tower is located in East Peoria. The station serves a radius of 50 miles, with viewers in 20 counties.

06/26/2026

TONIGHT AT A NEW TIME - Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds features local writer/actor/performer and coach Edith Barnard. Catch it at 8pm on WTVP.

06/26/2026

Recollections of segregation in local theaters, from enforced balcony seating for Black patrons to separate aisles within theaters like Warner. A stark reminder of past policies. FULL DOC: "Main Street Memories: 1950's" available at WTVP.org and free on the PBS App.

06/26/2026

Big dogs and a cute cat--Mark's Furry Friends has adoptable pets looking for a good home.

Tonight at 8 and 8:30, don't miss two local documentaries highlighting history from central Illinois. Peoria's Playgroun...
06/25/2026

Tonight at 8 and 8:30, don't miss two local documentaries highlighting history from central Illinois. Peoria's Playground delivers the history of the Peoria Park District and My Journey with Annie Malone tells the story of one of America's first Black female millionaires.

You can also stream them anytime on the PBS app or at video.wtvp.org.

Your Stories. Your Community. Your WTVP.

06/25/2026

Discover the fascinating journey of the Columbia, a popular Illinois River vessel that started life as the Douglas Boardman, hauling logs. Learn how old boats got new life with replaced hulls and how its tiered design made it a landmark. FULL DOC: "The Sinking of the Columbia" available at WTVP.org and free on the PBS App.

06/25/2026

Awesome animals from TAPS Pekin, IL tonight at 7:28pm on Mark's Furry Friends! Don't miss your weekly dose of wonderful, adoptable pets.

Have you heard? WTVP's newest show, In the Arena with Doug Cruitt, premieres July 16! Discover the backstory of your fav...
06/25/2026

Have you heard? WTVP's newest show, In the Arena with Doug Cruitt, premieres July 16! Discover the backstory of your favorite companies and brands that you won’t find on their About Us page. You’ll hear the “why” of the business and what it took to go from idea to action to revenue to scale up. Through these conversations, host Doug Cruitt hopes to spark new generations of founders to think, “I could do that.”
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06/24/2026

🎉 Weekend Fun in Central Illinois (June 26–28)! 🎶⚾🎭
Here’s what’s happening 👇

🎡 Old Settlers Days (Metamora) – rides, parade, food & music
🎭 The Odd Couple (Corn Stock Theatre) – closing weekend
🎈 Dragon’s Fire Balloon Fest (Discover Pekin) – hot air balloons & food trucks
🛼 Peoria Prowlers Roller Derby vs Arch Rival – plus post-game mixer
🎼 Peoria Pops Orchestra – music under the stars
🎸 Buckcherry (Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage ) – Sunday night rock
🎻 Old Crow Medicine Show (Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts ) – Friday night
🎺 Brass Band of Central IL (Normal) – free concert
⚾ Normal CornBelters vs O’Fallon Hoots – Saturday double-header
🎶 Saturdays on the Square (Downtown Bloomington IL) – Steely Dan tribute

Learn more at Discover Peoria and Visit BN
☀️ Get out and enjoy the weekend!

06/24/2026

In 1957, the NIT-winning team wasn't just victorious, they were pioneers. These players were the first African Americans on Bradley University's men's basketball team, joining only 16 major universities with Black players at the time. While heroes on game days, they faced indifference and discrimination off the court, with one player even hospitalized due to the emotional toll. FULL DOC: "Main Street Memories: 1950's" available at WTVP.org and free on the PBS App.

Tonight at 9pm on WTVP, Frontline explores how lax laws leave the for-profit adoption industry ripe for abuse. With Retr...
06/23/2026

Tonight at 9pm on WTVP, Frontline explores how lax laws leave the for-profit adoption industry ripe for abuse. With Retro Report, investigating how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem in Utah. Stream the episode anytime after broadcast at video.wtvp.org/show/frontline.

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101 State St
Peoria, IL
61602

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+13096774747

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