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In today's episode, you'll hear from several Peoria-area pickleball players about the growing interest in the sport. And WCBU's Collin Schopp speaks with the first Community Relations Crime Prevention Manager with the Peoria Police Department. Plus, the first Director of Tribal Relations with the Illinois State Museum discusses her new role.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 6th. You'll hear what Peoria Mayor Rita Ali has to say regarding the fatal officer involved shooting that occurred Monday night involving four Peoria police officers. Plus, pickleball in the Peoria area is gaining traction, and you'll hear from some players on why they love the sport.

In today's episode, you'll get a recap on what happened at last night's first Governor's debate between Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey. And an emerging Peoria band has released a new pop album that dives in to some of the band member's personal experiences. And hear what proponents and opponents have to say about a potential amendment to the Illinois constitution that voters will be asked about on the November ballot. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features 'Inherit the Wind', a reader's theatre piece directed by Edie Barnard.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the daughter of the man who was fatally shot by Peoria Police officers Monday night. And with the November election only a month away, you'll get a look back on what JB Pritzker has done during his first term in office and what his Republican challenger Darren Bailey has accomplished during his four years in the Illinois General Assembly. Plus, two non-profits established around the same time earlier this year also share a similar vision of bringing music to Peoria's youth.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 7th. You'll hear about the first Governor's debate between Governor JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey. Plus, hear from an emerging Peoria band about their newly released album.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Edie Barnard joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Inherit the Wind." The timeless drama depicting issues of science and faith and how society grapples with these controversies is an imaginative dramatization of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial."

In today's episode, you'll hear how members of the public are criticizing what they characterize as sluggish leadership responses to the city's violence reduction efforts. And you'll hear a retired BNSF conductor talk about Peoria's freight rail heyday. Plus, we'll take you inside the quietest space in Illinois, and its location may surprise you.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about upcoming productions as well as NTA’s unique teaching model and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College. Their summer Shakespeare production, ‘Canned Hamlet’ happens July 31 - August 1. The Stage Kids Summer production of ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ runs August 2 – August 9. And ‘The Adams Family – The Musical’ runs September 9 – September 11. All performances take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center. To buy tickets or to sign up for fall classes visit: nitschtheatrearts.org

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 22nd. You'll hear about new research conducted by State Farm about how Millennials are spending their money on big life decisions. Plus, the results from Peoria's passenger rail feasibility study are in. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day. You'll hear about Peoria Mayor Rita Ali's call to focus on violence reduction efforts within the city, and reconciliation between city council and Peoria's Black community. Plus, a retired BNSF conductor provides some history on Peoria's freight railways.