WCBU Newscasts - 3:04pm 8-13-2026

From the WCBU Newsroom, I'm Brady Johnson. Peoria police say they've arrested a man who fired a fully automatic weapon on the city's south side yesterday afternoon. Police say 19-year-old Dennis Bailey, the third of Peoria, got out of his vehicle and began shooting at a man at Antoinette and Griswold. The other man reportedly shot back before Bailey fled. No one was injured. Authorities say Bailey was later identified as one of the shooters. He had a high-power rifle on him when officers searched him. Police say Bailey attacked a police officer when they tried to arrest him. Bailey was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm without a valid void card. You may be surprised to learn there's a little bit of the original downtown Bergner's department store going into the Peoria City Hall as part of an ongoing restoration project. Both buildings use similar blocks made from Lake Superior sandstone. City spokesperson Stacy Peterson says the material was easy to acquire in the late 19th century, but not so much today. We're actually sourcing products, right? Like it's a recycling movement, if you think about it. So it's history upon history, which from a cost-effective nature, from a sustainability nature, it's a really reassuring thing to see. History kind of combining with the different history. The original City Hall sandstone is badly weathered. Peterson says the replacements from the original Bergner's fit in with the facade and will prevent deterioration. The Peoria Park District is bringing a first-of-its kind drone light show to the River City this summer. Emily Cahill is the Park District Executive Director. She says the drone show is more environmentally friendly than fireworks. This is something that we believe is a really green approach to that sort of visual experience, and it's something that hasn't been in Peoria before. The drone show is part of the new Parkapalooza event happening on June 8th through the 10th. Funding was secured through the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Cahill estimates the event will generate approximately half a million dollars worth of the regional economic impact. You can find more local news and our morning podcasts on deck at wcbu.org. I'm Brady Johnson. The fatal shooting of a teenager at a protest in Seattle has gone unsolved for six years. This is open in your face. How are there no answers? Our investigation has uncovered new evidence and witnesses who say they've never talked to police. Did police ever call you? Not once. Listen to We Keep Us Safe, a new true crime series on the Embedded podcast from NPR.