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!
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he's now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But for those hesitating to roll up their sleeves, he said not to take his word...
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The Reverend C.T. Vivian died before finishing his memoir It's in the Action. That left co-author Steve Fiffer with the job of telling the rest of the…
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At this point in the pandemic, OSF HealthCare says it will not turn away the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine "if it's the only option" available...
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The quiet excitement in the room was palpable as five OSF Saint Francis Medical Center health workers sat down in a cushy blue chair one by one, rolled...
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Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) said he's not yet ready to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in the presidential election.LaHood, a former…
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The wallaroo that roamed the streets of Peru on Wednesday afternoon likely will need a new home. Chief Doug Bernabei of the Peru Police Department said...
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says she has recovered from COVID-19.
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has tested positive for COVID-19.
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If you're still processing the results from Election Night, you're not alone. Tim Shelley recently spoke with Bradley University political science...
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A national political analyst says Republican Esther Joy King could give U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos a closer-than-expected race in the 17th Congressional...