The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

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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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Welcome to Morton — a bite-sized ‘capital of the world’ that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin

The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Illinois. Now, there are more than 3,000 that spend the winter here. IPR's Jess Savage reports.

The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Illinois. Now, there are more than 3,000 that spend the winter here. IPR's Jess Savage reports.

It's eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a Illinois state park home

Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school.

The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.

State Rep. Travis Weaver, representing a rural area between Peoria and the Quad Cities, is the Republican sponsor of the bill to have the requirement dropped.

 

Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school.
The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.
State Rep. Travis Weaver, representing a rural area between Peoria and the Quad Cities, is the Republican sponsor of the bill to have the requirement dropped.
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Illinois lawmakers consider removing the 2-year foreign language requirement for high school

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich spoke with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about a range of topics, including the planned redevelopment and the end of Peoria’s quest for a land-based casino.

 

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich spoke with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about a range of topics, including the planned redevelopment and the end of Peoria&rsquo;s quest for a land-based casino.
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Welcome to Morton — a bite-sized ‘capital of the world’ that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin

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