Incoming WTVP board chairman John Wieland is starting off on a note of contrition: "I apologize." It's a new tone from the PBS station's leadership in the wake of last week's "pivot" that saw the resignation of 11 board members and the installation of eight new ones, Wieland included. 

Incoming WTVP board chairman John Wieland is starting off on a note of contrition: "I apologize." It's a new tone from the PBS station's leadership in the wake of last week's "pivot" that saw the resignation of 11 board members and the installation of eight new ones, Wieland included.

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New WTVP board chairman starts his tenure with an apology, and a plan for the station's next steps

An annual report released this month by the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office offers a statistical look at criminal justice in 2025. Highlights include charges filed in all 12 of the year's homicides, a 40% decrease in drug charges, and more than 350 juvenile cases filed. State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says it's the first time her office has produced a snapshot look at their side of the local legal system. WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with Hoos about what she views as the successes of her department in the past year.

An annual report released this month by the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office offers a statistical look at criminal justice in 2025. Highlights include charges filed in all 12 of the year's homicides, a 40% decrease in drug charges, and more than 350 juvenile cases filed. State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says it's the first time her office has produced a snapshot look at their side of the local legal system. WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with Hoos about what she views as the successes of her department in the past year.

Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos reflects on trends and data from 2025

WCBU's full interview with Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos.

WCBU's full interview with Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos.

Full interview - Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos

Several local governments in Central Illinois are looking to create their own data center regulations as Illinois lawmakers have yet to take action regulating this emerging industry. Data centers are seen as key to fueling an AI revolution. Critics worry they could drain water and electricity supplies that are needed to power them. WCBU's Evan Holden reports.

Several local governments in Central Illinois are looking to create their own data center regulations as Illinois lawmakers have yet to take action regulating this emerging industry. Data centers are seen as key to fueling an AI revolution. Critics worry they could drain water and electricity supplies that are needed to power them. WCBU's Evan Holden reports.

New WTVP board chairman starts his tenure with an apology, and a plan for the station's next steps

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