Lauren Warnecke

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has submitted a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding information about whether the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good is working in her state. The federal government has attempted to shield Ross from investigation after he shot Good three times during a Jan. 7 immigration operation in Minneapolis.

The Urbana-based provider has selected Jeannette Murray as president of its western region, serving Greater Peoria.

It's not clear if any of the three shooting incidents within a two-hour timespan Sunday evening are related. Police are urging the public to come forward with information, photos and video related to any of the incidents.

Our radio signal may be offline for several hours while crews work on the shared tower with WTVP. You can still listen to WCBU via livestream on our website and the NPR App.

All court hearings will be postponed Friday. Traffic and criminal hearings will be rescheduled by mail. Civil proceedings must be rescheduled via email.

The ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minnesota this week is a 2001 Peoria Richwoods graduate, WCBU has learned through an examination of school and court records.

Javarion T. Nichols, 20, is being held at Peoria County Jail. He is charged with aggravated battery of a child, accused of causing critical injuries to an infant.

A survey asking for feedback about pedestrian problem spots and priorities is available on the city's website through Feb. 9.

Derreck S. Hall, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting death of Latrista Warfield, 37, a year ago.

A report from the Peoria Police Department indicates sharp declines in metrics measuring gun violence in the city last year. Police chief Eric Echevarria said the department is focused on building on that momentum.