WCBU Reports

A Peoria County jury took less than an hour on Friday to find Brandon Walker guilty of first-degree murder for the death of his 8-year-old son, Navin Jones. WCBU's Collin Schopp reports.

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In today's episode, you'll hear from the women working to launch YouthBuild Peoria, a job skills and educational program geared towards young people who dropped out of high school. And learn why Metamora Grade School District 1 is asking voters to raise the maximum annual tax rate. Plus, on Out & About, a chat about the Peoria Riverfront Museum's exhibit FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art.

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In today's episode, you'll hear about a surge in respiratory virus case counts and what you can do to stay healthy. And learn why the president of Jubilee Ministries says their formerly incarcerated clients are having no woes getting jobs. Plus, hear from Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich about the ongoing conversation regarding distribution of anti-violence funding.

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In today's episode, you'll hear about the Illinois State Police's evolving enforcement of "clear and present danger" firearm confiscation. And the technology at Tazewell County government is mostly back up and running, after a cyberattack took the website, emails, and phones offline. Plus, the Capitol News Illinois crew takes a deep dive into our state government's financial outlook.

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It's been a little more than three weeks since a cyber attack resulted in Tazewell County's internet, email and phone systems going offline. The incident triggered an ongoing criminal investigation, with the Sheriff's Office notifying the FBI. Tazewell County board chairman David Zimmerman discusses the recovery process and efforts to prevent cyber attacks in the future. 

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In today's episode, learn how this year's drought may impact future Christmas tree crop. And, the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria's president provides insight into the role city staff play in Peoria city council meetings. Plus, the Peoria Riverfront Museum is highlighting the early automotive history the Duryea brothers made right here in Central Illinois.

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Bradley University has finalized the controversial academic cuts that have loomed over the campus all semester. WCBU's Tim Shelley reports.

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In today's episode, you'll get a look at the burnout plaguing the health care sector and what local hospitals are doing about it. And East Peoria mayor John Kahl drops by the studio to talk about the Bob Michel bridge work and why it's worth the wait. Plus, hear more about the ongoing research into a new penicillin booster at the Peoria Ag Lab.

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