WCBU Reports

District 150’s chronic absentee rate was 39.4% during the 2023-24 school year, compared to the state average of 26.3%. That's according to the latest state report card.

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Greater Peoria’s LGBTQ community is anxious about what Donald Trump’s second presidency will mean for them.

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WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom. New features are available every weekday by 5 a.m.

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The need for mental healthcare services is constant. In some places, particularly rural areas, it can be a struggle to find a provider.

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The construction of Peoria County's third landfill is back on track, even if it is coming later than anyone expected.

But if you ask any member of the deliberation group who hammered out the latest agreement on Landfill Three, the end was nowhere in sight just a few short months ago.

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You might have an image of a farmer in their tractor or with a bucket feeding livestock.

The reality is farmers can often be found in office cubicles, driving school buses or stocking shelves.

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The most recent hire for the position says he's prepared to bring some stability.

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WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom. New features are available every weekday by 5 a.m.

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The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges.

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