WBGL Community Matters

Deputy Fire Marshal, Robert Simmons shares how to protect your residence from fires and how to respond should one occur. He stress the need to be especially careful in regards to the use of heating sources during the colder months.

Major Randall Summit, from the Salvation Army talks about the origins of this historic and relevant ministry and how it continues to fulfill it's mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Major Randall shares about the importance of local needs being met through partnerships and how the red kettle campaign is vital to maintaining their annual budget.

Alex Nsengimana suffered so much loss as a child. While in an orphanage in Rwanda, Alex received a shoe-box. He also received hope in Christ through love from strangers. Alex shares about the hope he now offers to children around the world.

When we consider building strong, healthy relationships with our children, we should do our best to consider our spouse and investing in him or her and think about the impact this will have on our children or grandchildren. Recording artist, Family Advocate and Life Coach, Tom Frye, shares how we can grown in our marriage relationship as well as how we can relate to our children who are married or on their own, and how we can disciple and lead our younger children.

Recording Artist, Family Advocate and Life Coach, Tom Frye, encourages parents and grandparents to normalize and prioritize their faith in God, in relationship to their children. He discusses the difference between discipline and punishment and encourages parents to take time to invest in their most important small group, their family. He shares about his personal journey, the Frye Family Band and a ministry for families called, Family First Ministries, which exists to encourage parents to make family life a priority.

What should we know as we are looking into Medicare Coverage? What conversations should we have during enrollment? Terra Mullins, a Community Outreach Manager discusses who we can talk to and what information we should look into while making decisions about what plans to choose from.

Brad Uken, a local farm bureau director, discusses the pressures farmers and their families face, especially during planting or harvest seasons. The combination of stress, isolation and long work hours can lead to depression. Brad shares what he believes we can do to help farmers and families through this time. Along the way, he also answers various crop and harvest related questions.

Have you ever wondered, where all of the corn in the field goes and what it is used for? Brad Uken, from the Champaign County Farm Bureau, explains this and answers other questions pertaining to farming and harvest time.

To most of us, a horse is a beautiful creature. It's fascinating to hear how such a large, strong, beautiful animal can connect emotionally and even help children and families in their recovery from trauma. We'll hear more about Hope Lives Rescue Ranch as we sit down with Director, Emily Reichman. She'll share heart warming stories and important information regarding her equine therapy program.

Trooper Joseph Rush, with the Illinois State Police delves into Scott's Law, also known as the Move Over Law. He tells us what to do when we see a vehicle stopped on the roadway. He also reminds us of laws regarding safety around the school bus, the farm vehicle and more.