Heroin was -- and continues to be -- a major topic of concern in 2016, both nationally and in Peoria.
In July, Mayor Jim Ardis announced the creation of his Community Coalition Against Heroin to look at causes and possible solutions for the increasing cases of overdose and addiction.
Several members of the coalition, including County Sheriff Mike McCoy, are expected to join a televised town hall discussion tonight on WTVP.
The public television station says its local program “At Issue” will highlight the ongoing heroin epidemic in a live conversation that also includes specialists in mental health and addiction recovery.
The show air at 8 pm. Guests who want to attend the live taping are asked to arrive at the studio before 7:30pm.