Joe Deacon is a reporter at WCBU, joining in 2020 after serving as a correspondent for WGLT. He covers a range of topics including social issues, crime, and regional interests, with a particular focus on agriculture, construction, and transportation. Joe's work has been featured in various outlets such as NPR Illinois, Tri States Public Radio, and WBUR.
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Joe Deacon's coverage heavily focuses on local government, politics, crime and community development in Peoria, Illinois. He is particularly interested in evolving stories and breaking news related to these topics. To reach out effectively to Joe Deacon, consider providing updates or insights into ongoing local government initiatives or policies, developments in crime prevention strategies within the area of focus (Peoria), as well as analysis on infrastructure projects that impact the community. Moreover, if you have information about upcoming events or announcements from local authorities that could affect the community directly, it would likely be of interest to him.
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Plans for a new subdivision with up to 58 single-family townhomes north of Fox Creek Road in southwest Bloomington are moving forward.
A plan to reimburse the nonprofit group Lula for its costs to house unsheltered individuals in a local motel took an unexpected turn Tuesday night when Peoria Mayor Rita Ali proposed increasing the amount eight-fold.
By: Joe Deacon
The City of Peoria is asking the state legislature for assistance in developing solutions for a “missing middle” gap in housing needs.
By: Joe Deacon
The Midwest Food Bank in Morton and Bloomington-based insurance company State Farm are both involved in responding to the ongoing destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Peoria police say two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 13-month-old child last month at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
By: Joe Deacon
But the dangers of air pollution from the smoke generated by the fires can be more widespread and long-term, potentially impacting Central Illinois.
A 69-year-old Glasford resident died Thursday in a fiery three-vehicle collision in rural Peoria County.
By: Joe Deacon
Patrick Hoban painted an alarming picture about the future of Bloomington's housing market Tuesday as Bloomington City Council members examined how to address a significant residential shortage.
A Peoria-based startup is developing a system aimed at neutralizing threats from active shooters and other mass attacks.
A 45-year-old Peoria man has been formally charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend Sunday in north Peoria.
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