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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WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

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

In an interview with WCBU and WGLT, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is expressing some concerns about vaccine policy but is not breaking with the Trump administration’s broader approach, emphasizing the importance of vaccines while also calling for transparency and public trust.

In an interview with WCBU and WGLT, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is expressing some concerns about vaccine policy but is not breaking with the Trump administration&rsquo;s broader approach, emphasizing the importance of vaccines while also calling for transparency and public trust.

Despite concerns, LaHood doesn't break with administration over vaccinations

The former Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church in Peoria’s East Bluff neighborhood soon will be home to a new ministry. Centerpoint Community Church Pastor Brian Russell hopes to carry Saint Bernard’s spiritual legacy forward.

The former Saint Bernard&rsquo;s Catholic Church in Peoria&rsquo;s East Bluff neighborhood soon will be home to a new ministry. Centerpoint Community Church Pastor Brian Russell hopes to carry Saint Bernard&rsquo;s spiritual legacy forward.

Q&A: Pastor Brian Russell eager to bring new ministry to East Bluff in former St. Bernard’s church 

Eureka-Goodfield EMS will be the first service in Illinois to offer a pre-hospital blood transfusion program. Two ambulances will now carry two units of O-positive red blood cells and two units of plasma. Dr. Matthew Jackson, medical director of pre-hospital and EMS at OSF HealthCare, tells student reporter Ben Howell why this area of patient care has been growing.

Eureka-Goodfield EMS will be the first service in Illinois to offer a pre-hospital blood transfusion program. Two ambulances will now carry two units of O-positive red blood cells and two units of plasma.&nbsp;Dr. Matthew Jackson, medical director of pre-hospital and EMS at OSF HealthCare, tells student reporter Ben Howell why this area of patient care has been growing.

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

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