Mike Rundle
CorrespondentMike Rundle is a correspondent at WCBU. He joined the station in 2020.
Mike is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago's photography and advertising programs where he served as Director of Photography at the nationally-recognized Columbia Chronicle. A recipient of multiple awards from the Illinois College Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, and College Media Association, Mike is excited to be back reporting around his hometown of East Peoria.
He currently resides in Peoria, where he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and walking his dog, Toby.
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The survey showed that after the latest fall break, based on staff perceptions, disciplinary referrals had decreased, academic performance had increased and teachers had more time to implement social-emotional learning initiatives. -
Founded by Paul and June Rosenbohm, who were primarily dairy farmers, Better Earth Compost first launched as a method of processing manure produced by their own farm as well as their neighbors’.
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In the latest proposal, the population of eligible voters in each district deviates less than 1% from the average number of total eligible voters across District 150.
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Community leaders say collaboration is essential to tackle the ongoing issue of gun violence in the Peoria area.
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Security breaches, resignations over mental health concerns, and students with soiled clothes—staff members at Glen Oak Community Learning Center are worried about the state of their school.
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A number of students are concerned for the Richwoods High School community after a recently surfaced video appeared to show secretary Courtney Lewis use the n-word.
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Peoria Public Schools has approved an agreement to launch a lifeguard preparation class for students.
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Adam Sommer and his family have started to breathe new life into a 163-year-old family farm with the new brewery.
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Peoria Public Schools has approved a contract with ChanceLight to provide alternative learning interventions for kindergarten through fourth grade students across District 150.
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Dunlap School District #323 will be offering additional after-school learning opportunities thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan.
