Collin Schopp is a reporter at WCBU, Peoria Public Radio, specializing in local news coverage in the Illinois area, particularly in Peoria. With a background in TV anchoring and reporting, Collin brings a wealth of experience in delivering informative and engaging stories to his audience. His articles cover a range of topics, from education and public safety to community events and profiles.
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Collin Schopp's coverage is predominantly focused on local news, crime, education, and government & politics in the United States with a specific focus on Illinois and Peoria. His articles often include government announcements, evolving stories, breaking news, and legal policy regulation.
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Tazewell County property owners have a new tool to recover from property fraud.
The Federal Farm Bill of 2018 expired on Sept. 30, 2024. There was plenty of warning that the deadline was coming up.
The Peoria Zoo passed inspection to keep the facility accredited with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
By: Collin Schopp
WCBU has obtained a heavily redacted police report the Peoria County City/County Health Department filed with the Peoria Police Department alleging “theft, obtained by deception,” related to grant funding intended for the Cure Violence program.
By: Collin Schopp
A broad coalition of city, county and state organizations are working on a new approach to juvenile justice.
By: Collin Schopp
Washington Community High School students are being told to leave the backpacks at home this week after a “possible student safety risk.”
Sandwiched between Roanoke and Benson a little less than an hour outside Peoria, there's a white farmhouse sitting on almost an acre of land. That's the new home of Down River Farm and its owner, first generation farmer Evan Barry.
This week is likely the last opportunity to see peak fall foliage in Central Illinois before the bitter cold of winter moves in and the trees become bare.
On election day, you may take just a few minutes to go to your nearest polling place, make sure your registration is in order and cast your ballot. A handful of students from a Bradley University government class will be spending their entire day there to make that process go smoothly.
This year's inductees for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame include an archer with an incredible resume tucked into his quiver.
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