WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Our top story is about how Illinois higher education institutions are getting emergency relief funding from the 1 point 9 trillion-dollar American Rescue Plan. You'll also hear how charitable food organizations like the Midwest Food Bank are looking for new volunteers comfortable enough to serve, while still recovering from a rough year of production due to the pandemic.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.