WTVP’s ongoing, locally produced public affairs program. Hosted by series producer H Wayne Wilson, this weekly show provides an in-depth, up-to-the-minute exploration of issues that are important to the people of Central Illinois. One week might feature a look at educational initiatives, another might focus on community issues, while still another might give viewers a chance to ask questions of our elected officials. All AT ISSUE programs provide vital information to our viewers—from efforts to revitalize neighborhoods to joint cooperation between governmental units to riverfront development on both sides of the Illinois River. AT ISSUE is just one more way that WTVP 47 serves you through public television.
Colleen Reynolds of Heartland Community College talks about Salir Adelante (in English: to come out ahead) which is an outreach program that encourages Hispanic children to continue their education and to go onto college.
Alex Cardona of State Farm Insurance and Chair of Latin Connections talks about Salir Adelante (in English: to come out ahead) and resources for the Latino community in Central Illinois.
Farrell Davies - Heartland Community Health Clinic CEO - discussing the impact of proposed state Medicaid cuts
Dan Smith - Bradley University Director of Forensics - discussing the Bradley speech team's national championships.
Jacoby Cochran - Bradley University National Forensics Sweepstakes Winner - giving a portion of a winning speech.
A look at the types of hate crimes, what spurs them, and how to reduce the number of them. Guests: Polly Hayes - Assistant Illinois Attorney General; Todd Hollis - Hate Crime Victim; and Jerry Brady - Peoria County State's Attorney
Alook at why the state of Illinois has fallen $83-billion behind in support of its five public pension programs, and a plan to rectify it. Guests: Ralph Martire - Exec. Dir., Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; and Bob Rich - Chair, U of I Institute of Government and Public Affairs
The Nature Conservancy has allowed 10 percent of the 7,000 acres at Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County returned to a natural flooded habitat, and At Issue will launch its 20th season with a look at the flora and fauna that have returned to that property. Original Air Date: 9/6/2007
A city update with Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis, Peoria City Manager Randy Oliver, and Peoria Police Chief Steve Settingsgaard. Original Air Date: 9/17/2007
A look at the recent expansion of the Peoria Civic Center and a potential adjacent hotel and at the status of Bloomington’s U.S. Cellular Coliseum after the first year of operation. Original Air Date: 9/21/2007