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  • Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a press conference in Peoria on May 10, 2022.
    Pritzker throws shade at GOP gubernatorial rival Irvin's press conference contortions
    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is throwing shade at Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin after the Aurora mayor ducked and dodged reporter questions on Monday.
  • Predatory lending likened to 'Shark attacks'
    Community activists with Illinois Action rallied against “shark attacks” in Peoria Thursday. They were using the poplar Discovery Channel 'Shark Week' T-V…
  • More Pools Announce Summer 2020 Closures
    More community pools have announced they will not reopen for the 2020 season.Aquatic facilities in Canton, Chillicothe, Morton, Peoria, Princeville and…
  • Does Your Local Hospital Make the Grade?
    The non-profit Leapfrog Group's Fall 2019 Hospital Rankings are out. Some Peoria-area hospitals stack up better than others. OSF Saint Francis Medical…
  • Bradley University Secures 1K Moderna Doses For COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
    Bradley University will offer two days of COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students next Monday and Tuesday. The university's health services department…
  • Red Cross in urgent need of blood
    The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood. The Peoria area organization is asking for platelet and blood donors of all types.Blood donations to…
  • The first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine arrived in Illinois at the state's Strategic National Stockpile on Monday, Dec. 14.
    Central Illinois Hospitals Gearing Up For The Arrival Of The Coronavirus Vaccine
    When Gov. JB Pritzker observes COVID-19 vaccines administered at a Peoria hospital on Tuesday morning, he’ll be witnessing among the first COVID-19...
  • On Deck - Tuesday, May 3, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 3. Our top story is about “RISE” grant funding for Greater Peoria businesses affected by COVID-19. You’ll also hear about how Illinois has millions earmarked for gun violence prevention ... but so far, nothing’s been spent. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith breaks down the challenges facing community groups vying for federal violence prevention funds. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
  • On Deck - Wednesday, February 9, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 9. Our top story is about a bill sponsored by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) that could add more protections for victims of sexual assault and harassment. You'll also hear about a volunteer effort to re-popularize cross-country skiing in Peoria. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Brett Beachler and Ken Beckler about why they love the sport so much. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
  • On Deck - Thursday, January 10, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 10. Our top story is about a spike in catalytic converter thefts in East Peoria. You'll also hear about the dangers of the "fast fashion' industry. WCBU's Olivia Streeter interviewed Bradley University public relations student Anna Wasko about her recent award-winning capstone project, which explores the ways in which fast fashion hurts the environment ... and the humans who make the clothing. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
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