Tim Shelley

Tim Shelley is the Assignment Editor and Digital Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.

Before venturing into the world of radio, Tim worked as Assignment Editor and later Social Media and Digital Content Manager at WEEK-TV for several years.

Tim was also the editor for three weekly newspapers covering much of Tazewell and Woodford counties.

He was born in Peoria, and is a graduate of East Peoria Community High School, Illinois Central College and Bradley University.

When not covering the news, Tim enjoys playing his guitar, reading up on American and ancient Roman history, and spending time with his friends and family.

Tim also collects the works of Elmer M. King - Peoria history rocks!

What They Said: IL-17 GOP Candidates on the Issues

By • Jan 27, 2020

Three Republicans made their cases for why they deserve their party's nomination for the 17th Congressional District this March.

Spanky Edwards Removed from IL-17 Democratic Primary

By • Jan 10, 2020

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) will run unopposed in March's Democratic primary.

Her challenger, Spanky Edwards of Peoria, was removed from contention by the Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday after a petition challenge was upheld. 

OSF Ending Meridian Medicaid, Medicare Acceptance Next Month

By • Dec 2, 2019

OSF HealthCare hospitals, doctor's offices, and home care services will soon no longer accept Medicaid and Medicare patients enrolled in a Meridian-managed plan.

Delavan Cannabis Cultivation Center Approved for Recreational Growing

By • Nov 22, 2019

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved Revolution Global's Delavan cultivation center to grow recreational cannabis.

Pope Francis Calls For Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Beatification

By • Nov 22, 2019

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified next month.

Peoria Innovation Hub Formally Kicks Off

By • Nov 7, 2019

The Peoria Innovation Hub formally kicked off Monday in downtown Peoria. 

Knox County Parole Officer Charged With Misconduct

By • Nov 7, 2019

An Illinois Department of Corrections parole officer from Knox County was charged with official and sexual misconduct.

The Illinois State Police said Garrick Randolph, 52, faces two counts on each charge. On August 12, a female parolee reported Randolph sexually assaulted her in her Galesburg home. A second parolee interviewed by officers also said Randolph sexually assaulted her. 

Randolph was arrested on Oct. 23. He posted bond the same day. Each warrant was for $75,000 bond. 

OSF Ventures Makes Big Investment in Big Data

By • Nov 7, 2019

OSF’s venture capital arm is investing in a new healthcare data company. 

Reflecting on Bob Michel's Leadership of the House Republican Minority

By • Oct 8, 2019

Congress could use fewer showhorses, and more workhorses.

That's according to Sean Q Kelly. He's a political science professor at California State University and the co-editor of a recent book on House Minority Leader Bob Michel, Robert H. Michel: Leading the Republican House Minority. He said the Peoria Republican listened and was willing to do the hard, unglamorous work to get legislation passed.

Peoria International Airport Reports Record Summer

By • Sep 19, 2019

The Peoria International Airport is continuing to set new passenger records this year. 

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