WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Our top story is about how wetland construction along the Mackinaw River makes a huge difference in restoring local water systems. But the conservation group working to make that happen faces issues with funding and getting landowners on board. You'll also hear from Peoria International Airport director Gene Olson. The pandemic has hit the travel industry hard in 2020. The latest blow to central Illinois came this week, when Delta announced it won't be offering any more flights out of Peoria International Airport, at least for a while.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.