Joe Deacon
ReporterJoe Deacon is a reporter at WCBU, joining in 2020 after one year as a correspondent for Bloomington-Normal sister station WGLT.
An Illinois State University graduate, Joe previously spent 18 years with The Pantagraph in Bloomington in various roles ranging from copy editor to sports reporter and assistant sports editor. He transitioned to radio with eight months as a reporter for WSOY in Decatur.
Joe was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and is an avid White Sox fan. He also enjoys movies and video games (still, even at his age).
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The BORG concoction mixes booze – typically vodka – drinking water, sweet flavorings and common hangover remedies like Pedialyte in a plastic gallon container. -
Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler says he was pleased to see more higher education funding in this year's budget. -
An interview with Democratic incumbent state Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria. He'll face Republican challenger Desi Anderson in November in the 46th District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. -
An interview with Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate Desi Anderson of Carlock. She'll face Democrat Dave Koehler of Peoria in the November election. The 46th Senate District includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.
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Democratic incumbent Dave Koehler of Peoria has held the seat since 2006, while Republican challenger Desi Anderson of Carlock is seeking elected office for the first time.
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According to McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder, Timothy Jobe suffered multiple blunt injuries to his chest after his vehicle left the roadway shortly before 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and N. 1900 East Road. -
A man is dead following a shooting in Bloomington shortly before midnight on Friday. It’s at least the fifth Bloomington gun homicide of 2022.
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The Bradley University and Illinois State athletic programs will have a new in-state Missouri Valley Conference rival in Illinois-Chicago.
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A former state representative and a former television meteorologist are running for the new Illinois 17th Congressional District. -
U.S. Rep Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, says he’s eager to serve new constituents in Illinois’ redrawn 16th Congressional District, but labeled the process that defined the new boundaries as “not good for democracy.”
