‘Robust system’ by Peoria to find homes for those in need should have been in place well before encampment ban
WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
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WCBU: Civic Center reports record income
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
General Manager Rik Edgar says facility earned $7.3 million; and his staff is also planning for future hurdles
WCBU: City stance on encampments ‘Dangerous step backwards’
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 3 Comments
Survey shows surge in mental health issues around the Peoria area
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
Mental health problems are on the rise in the Tri-County area. According to the 2022 Community Needs Health Assessment survey, the percentage of people describing their overall mental health status as “good” fell 73% in the past six years, while…
Lawmakers working to improve school lunches
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
An effort to improve the quality of school meals for lower-income and minority students is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly. The Better School Lunches Act has moved on to the Senate after passing unanimously through the Statehouse…