In today's episode, you'll hear from Carol Merna of the Center for Prevention of Abuse about their new Pekin facility and why it's needed. And learn what a sidewalk café is ahead of a Peoria city council vote tonight that may allow four downtown Peoria restaurants to pilot the concept. Plus, find out what the U.S Secret Service told education and law enforcement leaders in Peoria about preventing school shootings.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Carol Merna of the Center for Prevention of Abuse about their new Pekin facility and why it's needed. And learn what a sidewalk café is ahead of a Peoria city council vote tonight that may allow four downtown Peoria restaurants to pilot the concept. Plus, find out what the U.S Secret Service told education and law enforcement leaders in Peoria about preventing school shootings.

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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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All Things Peoria - Tuesday, January 9, 2024

It's been one year since James Shadid took over as its 13th president at Bradley University. Shadid tells WCBU reporter Joe Deacon the first year on campus has been a "whirlwind."

It's been one year since James Shadid took over as its 13th president at Bradley University. Shadid tells WCBU reporter Joe Deacon the first year on campus has been a "whirlwind."

James Shadid reflects on first year as Bradley's president

An Illinois lawmaker from Bloomington wants to limit corporate money in elections, but it could face legal challenges. Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria plus rural areas along Interstate 74, has introduced a bill that would change the definition of corporation powers in the law by stating corporations cannot engage in activities related to primaries or elections. WCBU's Evan Holden reports.

An Illinois lawmaker from Bloomington wants to limit corporate money in elections, but it could face legal challenges. Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria plus rural areas along Interstate 74, has introduced a bill that would change the definition of corporation powers in the law by stating corporations cannot engage in activities related to primaries or elections. WCBU's Evan Holden reports.

Rep. Sharon Chung wants to limit corporate money in elections

A Republican state lawmaker has joined Central Illinois law enforcement in calling for changes to the state's landmark criminal justice reform bill called the SAFE-T Act, but Democrats want to wait for more data before making a decision.

 

A Republican state lawmaker has joined Central Illinois law enforcement in calling for changes to the state's landmark criminal justice reform bill called the SAFE-T Act, but Democrats want to wait for more data before making a decision.
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