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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First Presbyterian Church and nonprofit Tapestry Farms partnered to rehab two century-old homes near the church over the last 18 months. -
The public kickoff at 2010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, begins at 6 p.m.
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The meeting is at the Eldridge Public Library Monday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The purpose is to update residents on the group’s petition to participate in a public hearing later this year and help residents submit their own opposition to the IUC. -
Last year, the drive, along with the Million Meals Match, a tandem initiative for local businesses, provided more than three million meals. The food bank notes the goal is not only to procure food for operations but to teach kids the importance of understanding food insecurity. -
The Rose Entertainment Complex will take over the former Cabana's Campus on 4th Avenue in the Broadway neighborhood. Del’s Metal Company tried and, for a second time, failed to gain approval to store scrap metal outside and continue cutting on two properties not zoned for such operations. -
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is holding an open house celebration on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The event includes tours of its wellness clinic, information about services, and a chance to meet the team. The clinic is located at 612 First Street West in Milan. The nonprofit’s Adoption and Education Center will also be open Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., located at 724 2nd Avenue West in Milan. Currently, the center cares for at least 45 dogs, 180 cats, and two guinea pigs. -
Since 2021, the African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) has been tasked with preserving African American communities, developing vocational centers, ensuring economic equity policies, and creating an Illinois Slavery Era Disclosure Bill. Currently, the commission is seeking resident input through September 6th. -
The Clinton City Council moved to hold a series of listening sessions with concerned citizens to fine-tune the draft ordinance before holding a formal public hearing later this year. The first listening session is planned for September. -
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.
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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.
