WCBU Reports

In today's episode, you'll hear from a social worker about the challenges seniors may face during the holiday season and how they can find help. And learn how a new district proposal could affect Illinois high school football.
Plus, a conversation with a former teenage mother about the need for more resources for people like her in the Peoria area.

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In today's episode, you'll hear about a new report outlining the poor shape of Illinois' prisons. And learn how some family farmers are adapting to climate change. Plus, what changes in the USDA's plant hardiness map mean for Central Illinois farmers, gardeners, and other growers.

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The Peoria Fire Department is urging people to follow fire safety tips during the holiday season. The department's 12 fire stations are taking part in the "Keep the Wreath Red" program. Each station has a wreath with 25 lights.

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In today's episode, education specialists at the Hult Center for Healthy Living discuss efforts to decrease teen tobacco use in the Tri-County area. And you'll learn how some residents owing money to the city of Peoria might be able to obtain one-time relief. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. John Jost talks about Peoria's annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah.

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Hult Center For Healthy Living health education specialists Jessica Johnson and Cheyanne Harper say a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey showing a drop in use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products among middle school and high school students shows that prevention efforts are working.

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In today's episode, you'll hear from the Peoria Police Department about a new crime transparency initiative. And Peoria indie rock band Grey Slush talks up their new single and E.P. Plus, Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins talks about how the state's no-cash bail law is impacting jail populations.

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