U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke to WCBU during a stop in Peoria to announce federal appropriation money for an industrial park in the city. He gave his thoughts on current events including the federal deficit, mail-in voting and data centers.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke to WCBU during a stop in Peoria to announce federal appropriation money for an industrial park in the city. He gave his thoughts on current events including the federal deficit, mail-in voting and data centers.

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WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

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WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Rep. LaHood says mail-in voting will not be disrupted; Trump should work on affordability

Illinois has already experienced a record-breaking number of tornadoes in 2026, but this year even thunderstorms are proving to be dangerous.

Illinois has already experienced a record-breaking number of tornadoes in 2026, but this year even thunderstorms are proving to be dangerous.

Illinois' climate is changing. Should weather warnings change with it?

Several volunteers and local history buffs gathered around David Strother’s 1954 headstone to find out for certain if he and his family lay underneath.

Several volunteers and local history buffs gathered around David Strother&rsquo;s 1954 headstone to find out for certain if he and his family lay underneath.

El Paso burial site of first Black man to vote in Illinois confirmed 121 years after his death

Since Aug.1, the Women’s Pro Baseball League has been playing its inaugural season in Springfield. It’s the fifth league of its kind in U.S. history. Its players hope there is no need for a sixth.

Since Aug.1, the Women&rsquo;s Pro Baseball League has been playing its inaugural season in Springfield. It&rsquo;s the fifth league of its kind in U.S. history. Its players hope there is no need for a sixth.

Rep. LaHood says mail-in voting will not be disrupted; Trump should work on affordability

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