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Rich Draeger

Rich Draeger

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Rich Draeger is WCBU's Morning Edition host and newsperson. He joined the station in 2026.

A Bradley University graduate, Rich has 15 years on-air experience in Central Illinois radio, including as a news reporter and talk show host.

Local News

OSF Strive expands mental health services to more lives touched by violence, including young children

Rich Draeger

OSF Strive is expanding access to trauma-informed mental health services for victims and witnesses of violent crime in Peoria.
Local News

Peoria NAACP Branch celebrates Juneteenth with parade

Rich Draeger

The Peoria NAACP will again celebrate Juneteenth with the 3rd annual Ernestine Jackson Freedom Day Parade on Saturday, June 13, in Downtown Peoria. The parade will feature 70+ units and be led by Grand Marshall Andre W. Allen, a Peoria City Council member, and family.