Joe Deacon - WGLT
ReporterJoe Deacon is a reporter at WCBU and WGLT, joining in 2020. Contact Joe at jdeacon@ilstu.edu.
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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Central Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he does not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a primary sticking point that puts another government shutdown in play. -
Bloomington residents and businesses can no longer possess or sell the herbal substance kratom and synthetic alternatives, following action taken by the city council. -
A grant of almost $2 million will help the Center for Prevention of Abuse enhance its services for victims of human trafficking. -
Organizers launch Peoria-based Braver Angels chapter to 'disagree better' and ease political tensionMembers of both political parties from throughout Central Illinois are invited to participate in a new Peoria-based chapter of a national bipartisan organization that aims to ease growing tensions between Republicans and Democrats. -
Con las solicitudes de los hospitales superando el suministro de sangre disponible, la American Red Cross está instando a las personas a donar sangre para que los pacientes no enfrenten retrasos en recibir atención. -
With requests from hospitals exceeding the available blood supply, the American Red Cross is urging people to give blood so patients don’t face delays in receiving care. -
Elections officers across Illinois are concerned delays in mail delivery could disrupt mail-in voting in upcoming elections. -
La Cuidad de Bloomington está realizando ajustes en las regulaciones que rigen las aceras y las entradas de los locales comerciales en sectores del área del centro, lo que podría permitir que algunos negocios amplíen sus áreas de ingreso. -
The City of Bloomington is making adjustments to regulations governing sidewalks and storefront doorways in portions of the downtown area, potentially allowing some businesses to expand their entry areas.
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Illinois State’s magical season has come to an end. The Redbirds fell, 35-34, to Montana State on Monday in overtime at the FCS national championship at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.
