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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.

On today's episode, you'll hear more background on the dispute in the Peoria City Council over violence-interruption funding. Plus, our fourth story in a series on mental health, focused on the LGBTQ population. And a preview of this weekend's Pride festival.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 19th. You'll hear about the Peoria City Council's plans to discuss how to spend nearly 8 million dollars in state and federal funding for violence reduction at their meeting tonight. Plus, a look at how Illinois has the chance to uphold its promise to diversify the cannabis industry, and a Peoria woman's struggle to obtain a license. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a local, nationwide long COVID study. And a Peoria County city could determine the outcome of the race for the new 91st state legislative district. Plus, WCBU's mental health series continues with a look into youth mental health challenges within Central Illinois.

In today's episode, you'll hear how more regional collaboration could help market the Central Illinois region to new businesses. And how much money did car insurers like State Farm make during the first year of the pandemic? Ryan Denham dissects that data released from the Illinois Department of Insurance with Abe Scarr, director of the state's Public Interest Research Group. Plus, Joe Deacon talks with Carl Cannon about what's next for his Elite program, as he concludes 21 years of employment with the Peoria Park District.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 11th. You'll hear about how the Peoria International Airport is expected to make a full rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, a former White House expert on climate science weighs in on the Inflation Reduction Act and our climate. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the annual Redneck Fishing Tournament held in Bath, Illinois isn't just about fun and games. And the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois weighs in on new data showing Black drivers in Peoria are nearly seven times more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police. Plus, what the Central Illinois Monarch Butterfly Task Force plans to do about the endangerment of Monarchs.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 10th. You'll hear about the results of the annual Redneck Fishing Tournament held in Bath, Illinois. Plus, a mobile app developed in Peoria is changing the way workplaces unionize. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.