Isabela Nieto
Statehouse reporterIsabela Nieto is a statehouse reporter for WBEZ. She started out at the station in 2025 as their statehouse reporting intern, as part of the University of Illinois at Springfield’s Public Affairs Reporting masters program. She rejoined WBEZ in February 2026, moving to Springfield, IL with her cat Petra.
Isabela Nieto is a former reporting intern at WCBU.
-
Sponsored by a local donor, the space will allow people in recovery to add physical activity to their treatment plan -
Illinois Central College SAFE program will continue a 30-year legacy by advocating for mound protection. -
The OLLI program also offers trips that can range from a half day to two weeks at regional and international locations. -
A Peoria resident has submitted a petition to allow keeping chickens within city property limits. -
“The Peoria Music Lady” offers a class to novice singers and speakers to strengthen their skills -
Peoria wasn't in the path of totality of the solar eclipse, but that didn't stop many from taking the time out to view the rare astronomical event on Monday. -
The girls’ and boys’ track teams picked up trash in East Peoria to raise money for new equipment. -
Peoria County Animal Protection Services has opened a mobile surgical suite for on-the-go spay and neuter surgeries. -
A Central Illinois nonprofit team collects donations of a variety of items to bring to reservations in North and South Dakota. -
PCAPS takes in over 2,000 cats per year. Only 40% find homes; the other 60% is either relocated to another shelter or euthanized.
