Marker 01

Marker 18

Marker 02

Marker 03

Marker 04

Marker 05

Marker 06

Marker 07

Marker 08

Marker 09

Marker 10

Marker 11

Marker 12

Marker 13

Marker 14

Marker 15

Marker 16

Marker 17

A popular, decades-old Woodford County eatery is fully reopened after a November fire led to a prolonged closure.

Busy Corner in Goodfield started welcoming customers back into the building Thursday, four months to the day after the overnight blaze caused significant interior damage.

For owner Derek Vollmer, the timing could not have worked out much better.

A popular, decades-old Woodford County eatery is fully reopened after a November fire led to a prolonged closure.
Busy Corner in Goodfield started welcoming customers back into the building Thursday, four months to the day after the overnight blaze caused significant interior damage.
For owner Derek Vollmer, the timing could not have worked out much better.

WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

WCBU Reports

WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom. New features are available every weekday by 5 a.m.

WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom. New features are available every weekday by 5 a.m.
WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Busy Corner welcomes customers back over busy reopening weekend

The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation and therapy for disabled veterans. They strive to provide a buddy-check support system and an experience for veterans suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, or other issues.

The Veteran Warriors hockey team touts itself as the only sports program in Central Illinois dedicated to rehabilitation and therapy for disabled veterans. They strive to provide a buddy-check support system and an experience for veterans suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, or other issues.

Central Illinois veterans hockey team supports each other, on and off the ice

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria President Chris Kaergard speaks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about Monday night's “Refuse to be Silenced” teach-in speaking engagement, featuring five area leaders discussing the possible local impacts from the “Big Beautiful Bill” and other federal policies.

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria President Chris Kaergard speaks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about Monday night's &ldquo;Refuse to be Silenced&rdquo; teach-in speaking engagement, featuring five area leaders discussing the possible local impacts from the &ldquo;Big Beautiful Bill&rdquo; and other federal policies.

Q&A: Chris Kaergard, League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

Marker 19

Marker 20

Marker 21

Marker 24

Marker 25

Marker 26

Marker 27

Chuck Grayeb’s last regular Peoria City Council meeting is Tuesday, as his 24-year tenure is drawing to a close.

Grayeb originally served three terms as an at-large council member, and now has spent the last 12 years as the District 2 representative.

Heading into his final weeks as a council member, Grayeb spoke to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to reflect on his years of service.

Chuck Grayeb&rsquo;s last regular Peoria City Council meeting is Tuesday, as his 24-year tenure is drawing to a close.
Grayeb originally served three terms as an at-large council member, and now has spent the last 12 years as the District 2 representative.
Heading into his final weeks as a council member, Grayeb spoke to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to reflect on his years of service.

Busy Corner welcomes customers back over busy reopening weekend

In 1 playlist(s)

WCBU Reports

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips