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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Rock Island County Board member Angie Normoyle on Wednesday became the second Democrat to announce a bid for the Illinois 17th Congressional District seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos.
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LaHood points at Democrats for delaying votes on infrastructure package and raising the debt ceilingRepublican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Peoria blames Democratic congressional leaders for holding up votes on raising the debt ceiling and passing an infrastructure package.
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For years, esports have become more and more mainstream – with college programs offering scholarships and marquee tournaments broadcast nationally on TV. That’s now trickling down to high schools.
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Central Illinois agencies are chipping in to assist relief efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Thursday that Normal is a finalist for a new Samsung battery manufacturing plant that could add thousands of jobs adjacent to Rivian’s facility and cement Central Illinois as a Midwestern electric vehicle hub.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood wants to prevent a funding recall that could deliver a financial blow to hospital-based nursing programs like the one at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
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The Tri-County area is on the verge of surpassing 43,000 COVID-19 cases as the entire region tops the 30% threshold for fully vaccinated residents.
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The Peoria-area real estate market is off to a strong start this year, but supply continues to be an issue.
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The Tri-County region added 205 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths Friday, as Peoria County moved above the 30% threshold for fully vaccinated...
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos got a first-hand look at COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Tazewell County on Friday, and she urged citizens to get their shots as...