Violence prevention funding in Peoria helps youth
Peoria has had 107 homicides since 2019. Many of these crimes involved gun violence and the city is investing $100 million in programs to help provide opportunities for youth and reduce crimes.
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks Illinois budget, pensions, and diversity
Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller, discussed the state's finances including the growing rainy day fund, its unfunded pension liability, the 2024 state budget, and unpaid bills.
Fact check: Does new Illinois law allow non-citizens to become police officers?
A new Illinois law will allow certain non-citizens who meet specific requirements to apply to become police officers — primarily people with green cards. The legislation had strong bipartisan support in the General Assembly, but has since been criticized by Republican politicians outside of Illinois. We'll talk with the lawmaker who sponsored the legislation about what the new law will and will not do.
Garry Moore wants to talk about race and journalism
Garry Moore spent decades as an anchor of WEEK-TV in Peoria. He discusses his new book to give journalists a guide to understand and process race in the newsroom.
Harsh winter means poor Illinois peach crop
Illinois farms are experiencing a shortage in peaches, because of a harsh winter back in December 2022.