Can the WPBL be a long term success? Yes – if people are patient, experts say

Since Aug.1, the Women’s Pro Baseball League has been playing its inaugural season in Springfield. It’s the fifth league of its kind in U.S. history. Its players hope there is no need for a sixth.

Up in the sky: National Weather Services focuses on creating trust with the public at open house

The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and wants to be more accessible in the future.

Pritzker says state won't trade farmland for data centers during Central Illinois stop

Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see Central Illinois farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it.  

Darren Bailey urges voter engagement, addresses local issues at Central Illinois GOP dinner

Speaking in Central Illinois, Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey emphasized that despite his loss to incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker four years ago, he thinks Illinois residents are ready for change wherever they live. Jim Stahly reports.

Central Illinois storyteller set to premiere audio drama series with big but human story

A new pulpy crime thriller audio drama series by a local writer premieres this Friday. The show is political, historical but ultimately an intimate story told on a big scale. WCBU correspondent Tim Rosenberger reports.

A Central Illinois church, YouTube and the importance of local digital preservation

A Pekin pastor is calling for less automated moderation of internet content and for organizations to back up their history after the church's YouTube channel was deleted without warning in June.

Mayor Ali views Phoenix Manor project as another key piece to revitalizing Peoria's South Side

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali remains steadfast in her belief that the planned Phoenix Manor permanent supportive housing development on the South Side ultimately will benefit the neighborhood.

Rep. Sorensen questions president's decision on vaccines, threats to Air Force One

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen is questioning some of the latest actions of President Donald Trump in the public and behind closed airplane doors.

Governor candidates discuss estate tax, trade policies during ag forum in Central Illinois

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey sounded off on issues important to farmers Monday during a visit to McLean County. The Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable [IALR] hosted an agricultural forum at Funk Farms Trust in Shirley. Pritzker and Bailey talked abou…

Jamonica Rolle looks to build on foundation, community ties as new Illinois Central College president

Fall classes at Illinois Central College begin next week, and new president Jamonica Rolle says it’s a moment she's been waiting for since starting her position in July. In an extended interview, Rolle details what attracted her to ICC.