Joe Deacon
ReporterJoe Deacon is a reporter at WCBU and WGLT. 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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With construction progressing on East Peoria’s new $21.5 million police station, the city is taking steps to make sure the facility is ready to go once it opens. -
Peoria International Airport administrators and staff gathered in the terminal Thursday for a ceremony to announce its final passenger count for 2025, after already breaking the annual record in November. -
All Peoria Public Schools will be closed Friday, in response to the extreme cold forecast for the region. The Bradley University campus will also be closed, with classes shifted to remote learning. -
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. -
Bradley University and Illinois Central College have entered a transfer partnership to create a seamless pathway between the higher education schools, while boosting the Greater Peoria workforce. -
The former secretary and financial officer at Spring Lake Elementary School in Tazewell County is facing felony theft charges for allegedly using the school’s financial accounts for personal gain while employed by the school. -
A state grant of more than $500,000 will cover the Peoria Park District’s expenses for a host of upgrades at Chartwell Park on the city's northwest side. -
The Greater Peoria area is gearing up for events and observances in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. In Peoria, organizers have announced “The People’s March” from outside the Peoria Civic Center to Grace Baptist Church. -
A collaboration between Neighborhood House and the Peoria Opportunities Foundation will rehabilitate up to seven South Side residences for new homebuyers, with assistance from the Peoria City/County Health Department. -
Elections officers across Illinois are concerned delays in mail delivery could disrupt mail-in voting in upcoming elections.
