WCBU Reports
Weekdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.
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.
WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.
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What’s next for Peoria’s unhoused residents, advocates following the city’s ban on public campsites?Anxious. Uncertain. Fearful. These are just a few of the emotions Peoria’s unsheltered residents and advocacy groups are feeling in the aftermath of the city’s recently approved public encampment ban. -
Access to news in rural communities is dwindling, as newspaper staffs shrink and publications shutter. For these communities, some reports are coming from unexpected places. -
Peoria Public Schools currently has 326 children who are identified as homeless. -
District 150’s chronic absentee rate was 39.4% during the 2023-24 school year, compared with the state average of 26.3%. That's according to the latest state report card. -
Greater Peoria’s LGBTQ community is anxious about what Donald Trump’s second presidency will mean for them. -
The need for mental healthcare services is constant. In some places, particularly rural areas, it can be a struggle to find a provider. -
The most recent hire for the position says he's prepared to bring some stability. -
PAAR president Hilton sees signs for optimism in Peoria real estate market as 3Q home sales increaseFueled by interest rate cuts and rising consumer confidence, home sales in the Peoria market seem to be turning a corner. -
This year's inductees for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame include an archer with an incredible resume tucked into his quiver. -
The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.
