Two retired administrators drive push to lower chronic absenteeism in Peoria Public School

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.

Anxiety, uncertainty grips Greater Peoria LGBTQ community heading into another Trump presidency

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

Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss

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.

Tazewell County Health Department grant opens mental health first aid training to the public

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

How a new landfill deal was hammered out for Peoria County

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.

To stay on the farm, more and more farmers are working second and even third jobs

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.

A look at new reads at the Peoria Public Library this November

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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A new leader at the East Bluff Community Center is starting with the fundamentals

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

District 150, Pekin 108 look to further improve proficiency, chronic absenteeism

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.