WCBU 89.9 News Podcast

3-4-13 Monday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:09:46 +0000

The Peoria District 150 School Board approved the continuation of a contract with the YMCA for afterschool programs at several of their buildings; Governor Pat Quinn has a tough job ahead of him as he prepares to deliver his latest proposed budget for a state in financial disarray; Quinn is scheduled to present his budget address in Springfield later this week.

3-1-13 Friday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:12:25 +0000

Chances are slim for securing current federal funding to help bring passenger rail service between Peoria and Bloomington/Normal; Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is speaking out against the government sequester; Governor Pat Quinn reached a tentative contract deal with the state's largest government-employee union early this morning.

2-28-13 Thursday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:21:54 +0000

Peoria County is looking to better gauge how well it's Planning and Zoning staff interact with residents; PIPCO Safety Director Bob Janssen is the winner of the 22nd Annual governor's Award for Workplace Health and Safety; layoffs at several state unemployment offices will begin tomorrow.

2-27-13 Wednesday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:53:44 +0000

OSF Healthcare System is taking over eight medical sites from Proctor Hospital; Four percent of registered voters in the City of Peoria cast ballots in yesterday's primary election; Adams and Jefferson Streets in downtown Peoria could eventually be changed from one to two-way streets.

2-25-13 Monday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:24:20 +0000

The Peoria City/County Health Department is proposing new rules to manage independent waste-water systems; the first woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court has died; a federal appeals court in Chicago won't revisit a ruling that says illinois has to let people carry guns in public.

2-22-13 Friday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:55:54 +0000

A federal grand jury is charging a 28-year-old Manual Academy Art teacher with enticement of a minor, Environmentalists and business groups have reached an agreement that paves the way for "fracking" in Illinois; Illinois officials say savings from cuts to Medicaid have fallen short by $464 million.

2-21-13 Thursday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:14:36 +0000

The city of East Peoria is pursuing funding to construct a new recreational trail; a local study is helping resident physicians at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center learn a common medical procedure; high school students at Manual Academy are learning ways to eat better and exercise.

2-20-13 Wednesday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:04:20 +0000

To show their opposition to sequestration, and its possible impact on eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, two members of congress toured a defense contractor in the Quad Cities Tuesday; the National Rifle Association says it might sue the Illinois State Police over a backlog in application for gun permits; the Cook County State's Attorney's office says Illinois lawmakers don't have to pass a new concealed carry law.

2-19-13 Tuesday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:08:53 +0000

Peoria Police are making slow but steady progress in Denise Leuthold's murder investigation; Advanced Medical Transport is permanently providing ambulance services to the Chillicothe Area; Congresswoman Cheri Bustos spoke at the Peoria County Democrats annual Presidents' Day dinner last night.

2-18-13 Monday Morning Edition Newscast

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:10:55 +0000

Disgraced former Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. now officially faces federal charges for misspending campaign money; Senator Dick Durbin says a compromise with House lawmakers ensures broad-based support for his bill to help brick-and-mortar retailers compete against out-of-state internet sellers; an Illinois lawmaker wants to put limits youth and school football practices, so athletes could tackle just once a week.