WCBU Reports

The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and wants to be more accessible in the future.

A Central Illinois writer Friday will release the premiere episode of his pulpy crime thriller audio drama series that is political, historical but ultimately an intimate story told on a big scale.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see McLean County farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it.

Speaking in Central Illinois, Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey emphasized that despite his loss to incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker four years ago, he thinks Illinois residents are ready for change wherever they live.

The league is playing its inaugural season in Springfield at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali remains steadfast in her belief that the planned Phoenix Manor permanent supportive housing development on the South Side ultimately will benefit the neighborhood.

A Pekin pastor is calling for less automated moderation of internet content and for organizations to back up their history after the church's YouTube channel was deleted without warning in June.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen questioned two recent actions taken by the Trump administration. He called for parents to do their own research on vaccines and for the president to be transparent.

JB Pritzker and Republicans Darren Bailey and Don Tracy participated in a candidate forum about agriculture policy on Monday on an Illinois farm.

Fall classes at Illinois Central College begin next week, and new president Jamonica Rolle says it’s a moment she's been waiting for since starting her position in July. In an extended interview, Rolle details what attracted her to ICC.