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WCBU News - Tuesday 11/10/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:27:46 -0600

WCBU89.9 News for Tuesday is now online. Here are some of the stories in today's podcast...

* Support for a restoration of preschool funding comes from state & local anti-crime initiatives.

* Ground breaking takes place for new veteran's health clinic in Peoria.

* Ameren & Kroger team up to save electricity using LED bulbs, sensors.

WCBU News - Monday 11/09/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:31:00 -0600

In today's WCBU news podcast we dive into the state of Illinois' plan to release inmates from the Department of Corrections system in an effort to save the state money. The first 62 of 1,000 inmates are slated to be released tomorrow. Most are currently serving their sentences in 'adult transition centers' . State officials are releasing little details about the inmates to be released, including names. Click HERE to listen to this story and more of the day's news.

In Other News:

* Veteran's Day event preview

* Peoria County Coroner investigates 17 year-old's suspicious death.

WCBU News - Friday 11/06/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:13:33 -0600

Download WCBU news podcast by clicking HERE. And tune in to 89.9 FM throughout the day for updates.

WCBU News - Thursday 11/04/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:12:03 -0600

WCBU89.9 news for Thursday is now online. Click to download today's podcast.

WCBU News - Wednesday 11/04/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:53:28 -0600

WCBU news is now online for today.
Click HERE to download today's podcast, or tune in to 89.9 FM throughout the day for updates.

WCBU News - Tuesday 11/03/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:46:03 -0600

More than 1,000 people turned out last night to hear Congressman Aaron Schock's town hall meeting on health care reform in Washington. The 18th district Republican says he will not support the current Democratic plan known as "Speaker Pelosi's Plan". In today's WCBU news podcast more on last night's meeting and today's news from around central Illinois.

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WCBU News - Monday 11/02/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:13:21 -0600

Monday marks the beginning of a new work week, and time is precious. If you couldn't catch WCBU news this morning, don't worry! You'll always find the news online. Download and listen whenever you have time!

Click to download today's WCBU news podcast.

WCBU News - Friday 10/30/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:50:54 -0500

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Admitted Al-Qaeda supporter Ali Al-Marri was sentenced to 8 years, 4 months in prison in Federal court in Peoria Thursday. The 44 year-old could have faced a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for providing material support to a terrorist group. In today's WCBU news podcast we'll have details of that decision and more news from around central Illinois.

WCBU News - Thursday 10/29/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:20:00 -0500

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

WCBU news is now online for today. Some of the stories the newsroom is following include the sentencing of admitted Al Qaeda sleeper agent Ali Al-Marri in federal court in Peoria. CLICK HERE to listen to today's podcast for this story and more from the WCBU newsroom.

WCBU News - Wednesday 10/28/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:04:49 -0500

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

WCBU news is now online for Wednesday. In today's podcast we cover the city of Peoria's plans for the upcoming snow season. Budget trimming has resulted in a few changes to the city's snow routes. Public Works Director David Barber says his department is down 4 workers compared to last year thanks to budget cuts, but residents will not see any change in road conditions.

CLICK HERE to listen to today's podcast.

Also in today's news

* Peoria Disposal Company takes over Peoria city garbage collection from Waste Management.

* IL counties holding out permitting video gambling seen as 'roadblocks' to state funding stream.

WCBU News - Tuesday 10/27/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:35:08 -0500

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The Peoria Area Association of Realtors reports an increase in the number of homes sold in the third quarter compared to last year's numbers. More than 1,300 homes were sold locally during the third quarter. An $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit is credited with helping to boost those numbers locally. More on the greater Peoria region's housing market coming up in today's WCBU news podcast.

Also in today's news

* Peoria County candidates file petitions to run for office.

* Caterpillar cutting 2,500 jobs, bringing 550 back to work.

WCBU News - Monday 10/26/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:47:51 -0500

Monday, October 26th, 2009

New data suggests that state funding for agriculture research programs is among the lowest of all midwest states. Federal funding for the Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research varies based on how much the state invests. A declining state & federal funding source could scale back research by CFAR. Coming up in today's WCBU news podcast learn more about what research projects may be affected.

Also in today's news

* Chicago Cubs may have a new owner by the end of the week.

* American refineries looking to process Canadian crude.

WCBU News - Friday 10/23/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:29:18 -0500

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

This week WCBU has worked hard to bring you news from the community, from Springfield, and news from the Environment Report. In case you missed this morning's news during Morning Edition, you can tune in to 89.9 FM throughout the day and get caught up. You can also download today's WCBU news podcast HERE.

WCBU News - Thursday 10/22/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:47:53 -0500

WCBU news for Thursday, October 22nd is now online. Download the latest news HERE.

WCBU News - Wednesday 10/21/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:01:01 -0500

Area hospitals are requiring people to leave their children age 12 and younger at home when visiting patients. Methodist Medical Center, OSF Medical Center, as well as Proctor Hospital and Pekin Hospital say the new visitation rules are in effect until further notice to help contain the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. Many Illinois hospitals have seen a sharp rise in the number of H1N1 cases.
CLICK HERE to download today's news from WCBU.

Also In Today's Podcast

* Local Boy Scouts looking to collect 75,000 pounds of food in one day for local food banks.

* Another aide to Rod Blagojevich agrees to testify against him in upcoming corruption trial.

WCBU News - Tuesday 10/20/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:57:18 -0500

Today in WCBU news, we'll have details on the third quarter figures for Caterpillar stock holders. The company says it took in $404 million during the third quarter. How does that compare to last year's figures? Download today's podcast to hear this story.

Plus...

* Manual High School's restructuring effort now has the backing of Johns Hopkins University.

* Free H1N1 Vaccines Come to Knox County.
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WCBU News - Monday 10/19/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:39:14 -0500

Monday 10/19 News Round-Up

If your Monday mornings consist of grabbing breakfast, packing a lunch for the kids, and rushing off to work, then perhaps you missed some of today's news from WCBU. There's nothing to worry about, though. The daily WCBU news podcast is always ready to listen to...on YOUR time. Today's news is now online.

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WCBU News - Friday 10/16/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:18:37 -0500

Recall Measure, H1N1 Flu Update, and MAP Grants Restored.

Illinois voters will decide next November if they want the power to recall governors before their terms expire. Some lawmakers say the measure is needed, while others say such a change in the constitution would cause future governors to refrain from taking a stand on controversial issues. Hear this story in today's WCBU news podcast.

Also Ahead

* Gubernatorial hopeful & Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes a recall measure would help special interest groups.

* Illinois General Assembly votes to restore MAP grant funding for needy students next semester, despite lack of funding mechanism.

WCBU News - Thursday 10/15/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:32:30 -0500

Thursday, October 15th.

Today's WCBU news podcast is now ready for your media player. Download it here, and play it back whenever you'd like. Or subscribe to the daily news podcast using iTunes or your favorite feed reading software.

WCBU News - Wednesday 10/14/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:46:15 -0500

WCBU89.9 news is online for Wednesday, October 14th. Some of today's top stories include...

Peoria City Council narrow rejected staff recommendations to close a fire station.

Ameren collects its 10,000th refrigerator for recycling as part of its "Act on Energy" program.

And more news from central Illinois.

WCBU News - Tuesday 10/13/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:11:47 -0500

WCBU89.9 News

Today is Tuesday, October 13th and WCBU news brings you the day's top stories from here in central Illinois, the statehouse, and other points of interest. Tune in to 89.9 FM throughout the day to hear the latest from the WCBU newsroom, or download today's podcast HERE.

WCBU News - Monday 10/12/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:45:56 -0500

Monday news from WCBU is ready to download.

In today's podcast:

-Election season is off to an early start with new endorsements, new budget proposals, and new public appearances by familiar faces. Listen to these stories on WCBU.

WCBU News - Friday 10/09/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:58:02 -0500

Can't listen live? Wrap up your work week with WCBU news on your time by downloading today's news podcast.

Click HERE to download.

WCBU News - Thursday 10/08/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:43:25 -0500

In today's WCBU news podcast you can get caught up with the most current news from the WCBU newsroom whenever its convenient for you. Subscribe to it using your favorite feed reading software, or download today's news by clicking here.

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WCBU News - Wednesday 10/07/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:59:47 -0500

WCBU news is online for Wednesday, October 7th, 2009.

Dowload today's podcast HERE.

WCBU News - Tuesday 10/06/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:35:19 -0500

Peoria Public Schools superintendent Ken Hinton says Lincoln Middle School could become a year-round facility if his current plan is approved. Hinton says the year-round education model helps students retain more knowledge between school years. Unlike the older buildings, the building will be air conditioned, allowing students and teachers to remain comfortable in the warm summer months. Learn more in today's WCBU news podcast.

Other Stories WCBU is following today...

* D150 threatened with legal action over plans to close Woodruff High School.

* Federal money will help local company convert pennycress crops into biodiesel.

WCBU News - Monday 10/05/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 09:53:28 -0500

WCBU89.9 news for Monday, October 5th is now online. You can download or listen to today's podcast HERE .

WCBU News - Friday 10/02/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:46:37 -0500

A delay in shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine is causing many central Illinois health departments to suspend flu clinics. Vaccine manufacturers are having trouble distributing the doses across the U.S., but officials say the situation isn't dire. Doctors offices and many local health clinics still offer the flu shot. Details ahead in today's WCBU news podcast.

In Other News

* Chicago Olympic bid in overdrive.

* Logan County authorities announce arrest has been made in connection with Beason family slaying.

WCBU News - Thursday 10/01/09

wcbunews@bradley.edu (WCBU 89.9, Peoria) — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:33:31 -0500

The Peoria Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raised more than $1 million last year, the most the Peoria affiliate has ever made. For 2010, the Peoria race will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The event helps raise awareness and help raise money for breast cancer research & prevention. Bradley University formed a team of 200 participants last year, and this year event planners hope to see even more groups sign up following the Bradley model. This year's honorary co-chair is Bradley University President Joanne Glasser, who is a breast cancer survivor. Learn more about this year's Race for the Cure in today's WCBU news podcast. Click to download.

In Other News

* U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Chicago handgun ban.

* Group of concerned IL residents gather in Springfield to voice opposition to high-speed rail plan.