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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 21st. You'll hear from U.S Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Tammy Duckworth as they call for congressional action to ban military style weapons for the average person in the United States. Plus, an infectious diseases expert breaks down Monkeypox, the new COVID-19 variant, and if the public should be concerned about either. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 26, 2022. You'll hear about additional gun-control measures supported by Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Plus, does Caterpillar owe Illinois (and Peoria) more of an explanation about its Texas move? On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 25th. You'll hear about efforts to beautify a community garden in the North Valley. Plus, Democratic U-S Senator Tammy Duckworth talks about gun control and how to manage inflation. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear the results of Peoria's passenger rail feasibility study. And an expert in infectious diseases talks Monkeypox and Coronavirus mutations with WCBU's Joe Deacon. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features Kelleen Nitsch, founder and director of Nitsch Theatre Arts. She'll talk about their upcoming productions and their new artist residency at Illinois Central College.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear how blockchain technology could be used in health care data management. And retirement doesn't mean you stop learning and growing. Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University discuss how they've continued growing throughout retirement. Plus, a trip to Lewistown to visit Black Sheep Flower Farm and glamping.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Democratic U-S Senator Tammy Duckworth about what she wants to do to get inflation under control. And a former Caterpillar employee started her own company, Mentoring Women Millennials, after frequently being the only woman in the room as she moved up the corporate ladder. Get a look inside her new book. Plus, a local mentorship program is focusing on investing in Peoria's youth.

In today's episode, you'll hear about what it's like to start a business in Peoria thanks to the Peoria Next Innovation Center. And WCBU's Joe Deacon has his monthly one on one conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, as she discusses her thoughts on the U.S Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe versus Wade. Plus, Out and About returns with a preview of the Community Children's Theatre production of Disney's Aladdin Jr., which runs July 6th through July 10th at Peoria Players Theatre.

In today's conclusion of the WCBU mental health series on All Things Peoria, you'll hear how suicide can impact loved ones. Plus, we'll take a look at the mental health disparities within the LGBTQ community, and one woman's journey navigating her own mental health throughout the past couple of years.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 18, 2022. You'll hear the latest on discussions about violence-interruption funding in Peoria. Plus, a look at mental health challenges facing members of the LGTBQ+ community. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.