WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Our top story is about how Mayor Rita Ali and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are leading a renewed push to bring high-speed passenger rail to Peoria. You'll also hear how Peoria County is leading the nation in reported rates of sexually transmitted infections according to new data released last week. Central Illinois Friends Executive Director Deric Kimler tells WCBU’s Hannah Alani that de-stigmatization is key to lowering STI rates.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.