WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Our top story is about how OSF has broken ground on its new Cancer Institute in Peoria. You'll also hear how a few years ago, Peoria Public Schools began the school year with nearly 80 teaching vacancies. This year the number of open positions can be counted on one hand. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks with PPS Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat about how they closed the gap.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.