A wood building material can be used in high-rise structures, giving it the potential to replace materials that are bad for the climate, while also locking carbon into buildings for decades.

A wood building material can be used in high-rise structures, giving it the potential to replace materials that are bad for the climate, while also locking carbon into buildings for decades.

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.

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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WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it's climate-friendly

Brett Grimm is only a few weeks into his new role as chairman of the Tazewell County Board, adapting to the requirements of the position. The former county auditor is eager to guide Tazewell County in the years ahead. But he's also not planning to rush into making major changes.

Brett Grimm is only a few weeks into his new role as chairman of the Tazewell County Board, adapting to the requirements of the position. The former county auditor is eager to guide Tazewell County in the years ahead. But he's also not planning to rush into making major changes.

New Tazewell County Board chair Grimm strives to get members ‘moving in the same direction’

With owner Boyd Gaming preparing plans for a new gambling facility, Peoria city leaders have taken steps to make sure any land-based casino is located within their city’s boundaries. But what does this mean for East Peoria?

With owner Boyd Gaming preparing plans for a new gambling facility, Peoria city leaders have taken steps to make sure any land-based casino is located within their city&rsquo;s boundaries. But what does this mean for East Peoria?

East Peoria Mayor Kahl addresses possibility of casino relocation: ‘I’ve not moved from my stance’

A City of Peoria program is helping unhoused people overcome the last few barriers between them and a home.

A City of Peoria program is helping unhoused people overcome the last few barriers between them and a home.

Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it's climate-friendly

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