Cameron
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Weekend Anchor/Reporter at WMBD Peoria. Covering the politics affecting Illinois from a different perspective.
This ended up being one of the toughest stories I’ve ever covered, very proud of the final product:
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November 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This ended up being one of the toughest stories I’ve ever covered, very proud of the final product:
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Paul Nolley running against U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood criticizes the incumbent Republican:
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November 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Paul Nolley running against U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood criticizes the incumbent Republican:
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State Sen. Dave Koehler gave his thoughts on two of Springfields biggest pieces of legislation:
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November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
State Sen. Dave Koehler gave his thoughts on two of Springfields biggest pieces of legislation:
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Sorensen gave his explanation as to why he voted no on re-opening the government:
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November 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Sorensen gave his explanation as to why he voted no on re-opening the government:
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Former lawmakers give their thoughts on the current political landscape:
Former Central Illinois politicians urge bipartisanship during a Bradley panel
Bradley University hosted three former lawmakers discussing the importance of bipartisanship, with Ray LaHood advocating for fair maps to remove lawmakers from the map making process and Cheri Bust…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Former lawmakers give their thoughts on the current political landscape:
A local Republican criticized the two biggest bills that passed during veto session:
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November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A local Republican criticized the two biggest bills that passed during veto session:
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While there are nation wide concerns, most fliers at Peoria International Airport had pretty painless flights:
Peoria International Airport: government shutdown cutting ‘too close’ to Thanksgiving
The government shutdown has caused a 10-14% reduction in flights at Peoria International Airport, and if the shutdown continues, there could be further disruptions to Thanksgiving flights.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
While there are nation wide concerns, most fliers at Peoria International Airport had pretty painless flights:
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen met with a Manito farmer on his property to tour his post season fields:
Manito soybean farmer ‘not worried about tariffs’ during visit with a congressman
Despite the federal government shutdown, trade war with China, and soybean market worries, a Manito farmer is focusing on what he can control, such as using new technologies to increase efficiency.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen met with a Manito farmer on his property to tour his post season fields:
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The support for the underpass was strong, but many raised concerns over how it will be funded:
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November 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The support for the underpass was strong, but many raised concerns over how it will be funded:
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November 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A bill we covered during our special report passed out of both chambers with unanimous support:
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A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but it’s not that rare
NEW YORK (AP) — The worries rocking Wall Street about interest rates, inflation and now Ukraine have sent the S&P 500 index — the most widely followed measure of the U.S. stock market — tumblin…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A bill we covered during our special report passed out of both chambers with unanimous support:
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Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s thinking about the bill before signing it:
Gov. Pritzker ‘didn’t expect’ medical aid in dying bill to pass, Morton Republican reacts
The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill allowing medically assisted death for terminally ill patients, which is now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s thinking about the bill before signing it:
I talked to two regional superintendents to see if special education programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown in Central Illinois:
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October 31, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I talked to two regional superintendents to see if special education programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown in Central Illinois:
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The Peoria Democrat leading this bill became overwhelmed with emotions when the bill she spent years working on passed both chambers on Thursday:
Illinois Legislation that seals some criminal records heads for governor’s desk
The Illinois House passed a bill to allow some criminal records to be automatically sealed, providing people with a second opportunity to rejoin the workforce, while excluding those with violent cr…
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October 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Peoria Democrat leading this bill became overwhelmed with emotions when the bill she spent years working on passed both chambers on Thursday:
At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker said they’re looking at ways to support food pantries amid a potential pause on SNAP benefits:
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October 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker said they’re looking at ways to support food pantries amid a potential pause on SNAP benefits:
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October 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This comes as advocates push for additional $2.5 billion in Evidence Based Funding:
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October 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This comes as advocates push for additional $2.5 billion in Evidence Based Funding:
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At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker has said the new Illinois transit bill “as it is it’s not going forward.”
Gov. Pritzker shoots down new Illinois transit bill over funding mechanism
Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill to fund Chicago transit and make “transformative change to Downstate transit” due to its proposed taxes, including a “billionaires tax” on u…
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October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker has said the new Illinois transit bill “as it is it’s not going forward.”
Gov. JB Pritzker in Peoria today touted major infrastructure investments to the area:
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October 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker in Peoria today touted major infrastructure investments to the area:
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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali walking behind Gov. JB Pritzker at a press conference related to infrastructure
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Peoria Mayor Rita Ali walking behind Gov. JB Pritzker at a press conference related to infrastructure
Two separate incidents of a racist school kids group-chat and a board member criticizing her colleagues while canvassing caused heated debate at the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday:
Heated discussions at PPS board meeting on racist group-chat, board member comments
At the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education meeting, two separate incidents involving a student receiving death threats and racist messages, and a board member making defamatory comments, cause…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Two separate incidents of a racist school kids group-chat and a board member criticizing her colleagues while canvassing caused heated debate at the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday:
On the Record hosted the President of the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois as to why so many municipalities have kept their grocery tax:
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October 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
On the Record hosted the President of the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois as to why so many municipalities have kept their grocery tax:
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East Peoria adds another item to its developing Levee District Park:
‘War winning technology’ memorialized by East Peoria plaque
East Peoria has unveiled a plaque to commemorate Holt Manufacturing Company’s collaboration with the U.S. Army in World War I, which resulted in the creation of a key technology in tractor tr…
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October 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
East Peoria adds another item to its developing Levee District Park:
A fatal helicopter crash in Montana has killed Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and their two children:
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October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A fatal helicopter crash in Montana has killed Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and their two children:
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