Tim Shelley
News DirectorTim was the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio. He left the station in 2025.
Before venturing into the world of radio, Tim worked as Assignment Editor and later Social Media and Digital Content Manager at WEEK-TV for several years.
Tim was also the editor for three weekly newspapers covering much of Tazewell and Woodford counties.
He was born in Peoria, and is a graduate of East Peoria Community High School, Illinois Central College, and Bradley University.
When not covering the news, Tim enjoys playing his guitar, reading up on American and ancient Roman history, birdwatching, hiking, and spending time with his friends and family.
He lives in East Peoria with his wife, and their beloved collection of assorted potted plants.
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Outdoor camping on public property is now banned in Morton after the village board unanimously passed a new ordinance this week largely aimed at homeless encampments. -
The National Weather Service has wrapped up its assessment of the July 15 derecho, with a total of 10 tornadoes recorded around Central Illinois that evening. -
Former Peoria Township supervisor Frank Abdnour is running again for his old job — this time, as an independent. -
A court-appointed receiver will now manage the Courtyard Estates assisted living facility in Farmington effective immediately. -
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Carson Guymon, 20, was pronounced dead Aug. 4. -
A federal agency is suing Pekin-based Alto Ingredients after the company fired an electrician and military veteran, allegedly because of his disability. -
A 22-year-old man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for his role in an October 2021 murder in Peoria. -
Shamari Williams, 27, was charged with the murder of Emmori Green. The toddler had several internal injuries, including brain bleeding, liver lacerations, and bruises to her lungs and pancreas.
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About 400 people are needed to fully staff the county's 55 polling places for the Nov. 5 election. -
