WTVP-TV (Peoria, IL)

WTVP is a PBS member television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 47 and UHF digital channel 35. It is based in Peoria, Illinois, and serves viewers in the North-Central Illinois area. The station is owned by the Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. WTVP's studios can be found on State Street in downtown Peoria, while its transmitter is situated along Interstate 474 in East Peoria.

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06/02/2025 - Programming Committee Meeting

4 weeks ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois—The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled a meeting of the IVPTC Programming Committee for Monday, June 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the WTVP offices. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on WTVP and IVPTC, visit https://www.wtvp.org/board.
05/29/2025 | Building & Ground Committee Meeting

1 month ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled a meeting of the IVPTC Building and Grounds Committee on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the WTVP offices. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on WTVP and IVPTC, visit https://www.wtvp.org/board.
05/01/2025 | Audit / Investment Committee

1 month ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled an IVPTC Audit / Investment Committee meeting on Thursday, May 01, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the WTVP offices. The IVPTC board will conduct business concerning the operations of WTVP, Central Illinois Public Media. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station.
05/13/2025 | Board of Directors Meeting

1 month ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) announces that it will hold its regular meeting of the board of directors on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the WTVP Studio located at 101 State Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61602. The IVPTC board will conduct business concerning the operations of WTVP, Central Illinois Public Media. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747.
05/08/2025 - Development & Events / Community Engagement Joint Meeting

1 month ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled a joint meeting of the IVPTC Development Committee and the Events / Community Engagement Committee on Thursday, May 08, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the WTVP offices. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on WTVP and IVPTC, visit https://www.wtvp.org/board.
05/06/2025 | Executive Committee Meeting

1 month ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled an IVPTC Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 06, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the WTVP offices. This date is a change from the previously announced meeting that was to be held on 5/13/2025. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on WTVP and IVPTC, visit https://www.wtvp.org/board.
04/10/2025 - Development & Events / Community Engagement Joint Meeting

2 months ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Peoria, Illinois – The Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation (IVPTC) has scheduled a joint meeting of the IVPTC Development Committee and the Events / Community Engagement Committee on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the WTVP offices. For information, call WTVP at 309-677-4747. IVPTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates a PBS affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on WTVP and IVPTC, visit https://www.wtvp.org/board.
Seasons at the Cathedral | New Local Show

2 months ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Seasons at the Cathedralwith the Peoria Symphony OrchestraSunday, April 27, 2025, 5:30 PMFilmed onsite at the historic Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro George Stelluto, performs a stunning concert anchored by Antonio Vivaldi’s iconic “Le Quattro Stagioni” (The Four Seasons), with guest violinist Rong-Yan Tang.
The Future of Nature | New Series

2 months ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

The Future of NatureNarrated by Uma Thurman, the nature series takes a rare look at the vital role of carbon in our planet, and the power of nature in helping to restore and stabilize our ecosystems. By blending compelling science with cutting-edge graphics and cinematic shots of oceans, grasslands, forests and metropolises, THE FUTURE OF NATURE brings the invisible element of carbon into view.
Finding Your Roots | April 2025

2 months ago | wtvp.org | Mark Lasswell

Finding Your Roots | April 2025 by Mark Lasswell • Published on March 26, 2025ProgrammingNew stars and new stories. Discover the family histories of Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lonnie Bunch, Laurence Fishburne, Jim Acosta, Van Jones, Billy Crudup, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Valerie Bertinelli, Brendan Fraser and even Henry Louis Gates, Jr. himself!