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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The food bank serves a 23-county area distributing over 17 million meals across its 400 hunger-relief partners according to data from its most recent fiscal year. -
The social change organization has tapped former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Augustana College, Dr. Wendy Hilton-Morrow, as its next leader. Hilton-Morrow will begin her new role on September 14th. -
The ordinance comes after months of complaints about these smaller motorized vehicles posing a safety risk as well as a noise nuisance to residents. If passed, the ordinance would allow law enforcement to impound vehicles and fine up to $750 for violations. -
The Davenport housing service nonprofit is working with developer Built to Suit to add 11 units on West 50th Street. The $4.2 million project will include ADA-compliant housing with wraparound services. Construction is expected to be completed in April. -
Community Home Partners and developer AHDVS LLC plan to build a four-story apartment complex with a community center for seniors 62 and older in Rock Island. The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced over $15 million in state and federal tax credits for the housing project. Construction of Valley Homes is expected to begin in the spring of 2027. -
The $2.5 million renovation of the former OSF Healthcare office on Elliott Street will provide 40 private family accommodations, a play area, communal living and dining, and enhanced security. -
A years-long lawsuit alleges that Deere & Company has been withholding vital repair and diagnostic services behind costly software subscriptions, which are sometimes only available at John Deere-certified dealers. The FTC and attorneys general of Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin filed a joint motion to resolve their lawsuit with a settlement agreement totaling nearly $100 million. WVIK spoke to a farmer and a right-to-repair advocate who caution claimants to read the fine print. -
The program is in its 26th year of providing paid creative outlets for area youth, ages 15-21, and business relations experience. Three murals, as well as a poetry apprenticeship, are underway this summer. -
The council passed an economic incentive agreement with developer Scout Capital Group, which is seeking to build a Texas Roadhouse next to I-74 and John Deere Road. The council also passed a first reading agreement selling city property, the former Catfish Charlie's, to Pretasky Roach Properties LLC. -
The club says lawn courts were the norm for decades before giving way to concrete in the 1970s. Now, three outdoor tennis lawns are open in the Quad Cities to members and the public.
