League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria President Chris Kaergard speaks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about Monday night's “Refuse to be Silenced” teach-in speaking engagement, featuring five area leaders discussing the possible local impacts from the “Big Beautiful Bill” and other federal policies.

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria President Chris Kaergard speaks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about Monday night's &ldquo;Refuse to be Silenced&rdquo; teach-in speaking engagement, featuring five area leaders discussing the possible local impacts from the &ldquo;Big Beautiful Bill&rdquo; and other federal policies.

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Q&A: Chris Kaergard, League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation and therapy for disabled veterans. They strive to provide a buddy-check support system and an experience for veterans suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, or other issues.

The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation and therapy for disabled veterans. They strive to provide a buddy-check support system and an experience for veterans suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, or other issues.

Central Illinois veterans hockey team supports each other, on and off the ice

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Chuck Grayeb’s last regular Peoria City Council meeting is Tuesday, as his 24-year tenure is drawing to a close.

Grayeb originally served three terms as an at-large council member, and now has spent the last 12 years as the District 2 representative.

Heading into his final weeks as a council member, Grayeb spoke to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to reflect on his years of service.

Chuck Grayeb&rsquo;s last regular Peoria City Council meeting is Tuesday, as his 24-year tenure is drawing to a close.
Grayeb originally served three terms as an at-large council member, and now has spent the last 12 years as the District 2 representative.
Heading into his final weeks as a council member, Grayeb spoke to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to reflect on his years of service.

Q&A: Grayeb discusses his 24-year tenure on the Peoria City Council 

Amid recent calls to host a town hall meeting with constituents, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he frequently makes himself available to the public.

“I come back every single weekend to my district. I meet with any constituent that wants to meet with me. I’ve had numerous telephone town halls. In the past, I’ve had lots of town halls throughout my district,” said LaHood.

The Dunlap Republican did not commit one way or another to holding a town hall. Earlier this month, the National Republican Congressional Committee discouraged House Republicans from holding in-person town halls to avoid confrontations.

“Anybody that wants to meet with me, I will meet with them,” said LaHood, whose 16th District includes parts of Peoria, McLean, Tazewell and Woodford counties visited the Peoria area Wednesday.

Amid recent calls to host a town hall meeting with constituents, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he frequently makes himself available to the public.
&ldquo;I come back every single weekend to my district. I meet with any constituent that wants to meet with me. I&rsquo;ve had numerous telephone town halls. In the past, I&rsquo;ve had lots of town halls throughout my district,&rdquo; said LaHood.
The Dunlap Republican did not commit one way or another to holding a town hall. Earlier this month, the National Republican Congressional Committee discouraged House Republicans from holding in-person town halls to avoid confrontations.
&ldquo;Anybody that wants to meet with me, I will meet with them,&rdquo; said LaHood, whose 16th District includes parts of Peoria, McLean, Tazewell and Woodford counties visited the Peoria area Wednesday.

Q&A: Chris Kaergard, League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

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