Help for Low-Income Families
Mary Lou Nelson & Autumn Wisz from Heartland Head Start share how a grant will help provide dental work for people who can’t afford it. They also describe their organization’s…
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The Dangers of Vaping and Driving
Laura Adams, Safety and Education Analyst for DriversEd.com explains why it’s so dangerous to drive while distracted and focuses on the recent additional dangers posed by vaping. She gives details…
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Improving Illinois Infrastructure
Omer Osman, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation gives details on the capital program for Illinois and projects being planned for the WCIC listening area. He also shares winter…
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Support for the Vulnerable
George Goodlow, Resource Supervisor for Lutheran Social Services discusses his organization’s mission to provide helpful programs for vulnerable individuals and families in Illinois. Community Matters on WCIC, every Saturday at…
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Help and Hope for Families
Sam Guillory, Director of Development for The Baby Fold gives an overview of how this organization is helping children and families in central Illinois. Community Matters on WCIC, every Saturday…
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The 12 Days of Christmas
Chris Marchand, Author and Pastor talks about his heart for teaching people about the real meaning of Christmas and why he wrote a book about it. Community Matters on WCIC,…
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Reaching Children in Romania
Tim Oloffson, Executive Director of Another Child Foundation explains how his ministry began, his heart for reaching orphaned and at-risk children in Romania and how you can get involved in…
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Empowering Youth
Shymeka Kerr-Gregory from The Gregory Youth Foundation details her organization and how it is designed to help empower young people in Springfield, particularly through acts of service in the community.…
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Keeping Teenagers Safe on the Roads
Laura Adams, Safety and Education Analyst for DriversEd.com discusses distracted driving trends and previews National Teen Driver Safety Week. She gives tips to parents for helping their teenage drivers stay…
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Changing the Community
Andy King, Executive Director, Dream Center Peoria talks about how his organization is working to make a positive change in Peoria. He previews an event designed to galvanize the community.…
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Autism Awareness
Pam Souter, Central Illinois Autism Association, discusses how her agency is helping families impacted by autism and previews the upcoming annual autism walk and 5K event. Community Matters on WCIC,…
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Working and Walking to End Alzheimer’s
Kate Wilson, Walk Manager for the Peoria Metro Walk to End Alzheimer’s discusses statistics and facts related to Alzheimer’s disease, plus what her organization is doing to help families impacted…
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