Brady Johnson
News DirectorBrady is a 2021 Augustana College graduate majoring in Multimedia Journalism-Mass Communication and Political Science. Over the last eight years, he has reported in central Illinois at various media outlets, including The Peoria Journal Star, WCBU Peoria Public Radio, Advanced Media Partners, and WGLT Bloomington-Normal's Public Media.
When not in the newsroom, Brady watches movies, plays board games, hikes, and cares for his two cats, Jade and Jasper.
Is something missing from WVIK's local coverage? If so, inform Brady via email (bradyjohnson@wvik.org) or phone (309)-232-4024.
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Rock Island Public Works crews are flushing hydrants and cleaning the city's water system over the next two months. Residents may notice a chlorine smell or discoloration. Rock Island Utilities Superintendent Jason Upton says water quality will not be impacted. -
Terrell, a resident of Johnson County, is running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District as a Democrat. He discusses his priority issues and attendance for Saturday's Quad Cities Coalition for Palestine rally in Rock Island with WVIK News. Terrell is running against Christina Bohannan and Taylor Wettach in the primary. -
Coalition organizer Taelor Denton speaks with WVIK News about the rally, which calls on the city of Rock Island to boycott Israel amid international claims the nation is committing genocide in Gaza. The rally is Saturday, starting at 2 pm at 1500 Centennial Bridge. -
Nahant Marsh Director of Education Amy Loving discusses the party with WVIK News. The event starts at 9 a.m. and goes until noon on Saturday, September 6th, at 4220 Wapello Avenue. -
The map takes effect in the 2026-27 academic year. -
President and Director Don Lampe talks with WVIK News about the current build and organization operations. -
The Moline-based tractor manufacturer is laying off 115 employees in East Moline, 52 in Moline, and 71 in Waterloo. -
The Clean River Advisory Council, made up of 17 members, is seeking applicants who bring forward inclusive solutions to the environmental impacts facing the Mississippi River. -
Constellation Energy operates the Quad Cities Nuclear Plant in Cordova. They agreed to implement more safety and training measures following the investigation. The NRC has yet to issue any decisions on regulatory enforcement actions against the power plant operator. -
Last month, Illinois’ 8th Congressional District Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi started his tour across Illinois in the Quad Cities after announcing his run to replace Senator Dick Durbin in 2026.The 8th District includes parts of Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. He has represented the district since 2017.
