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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 15th. You'll hear about the latest Safety Network meeting, plus 17th Congressional District Democratic candidate Eric Sorensen sits down with Tim Shelley to talk about what he believes will give him an edge in the partisan fight for control of a narrowly-divided House of Representatives. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, a former White House expert on climate science weighs in on the Inflation Reduction Act and our climate. Plus, a deep dive into the community gardens located around the River City including what makes each one unique and what common goals they share.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 20th. You'll hear about a surge of green energy jobs coming to the Peoria area over the next few years, plus an Iranian artist living in Peoria shares her perspective on the women's rights protests happening in Iran.

In today's episode, you'll hear a lawyers take on whether or not poverty is criminalized in Peoria and what that could look like in action. And as protests in Iran continue, an Iranian artist living in Peoria shares her perspective on what's happening in her country. Plus, The Second Chance Nightclub that was the heart of Peoria's rock scene in the 1970s and 80s is coming back for a celebration of Peoria's vintage music scene.

In today's episode, you'll hear part two of WCBU's local theatre coverage during an extended edition of Out and About. Jenn Gordon is joined by Nicki Haschke from Peoria Players Theatre, Chip Joyce from Corn Stock Theatre, and Nona Buster from the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin to talk about how these theatres survived the pandemic, what the future looks like for them, and what they need from the community to keep live local theatre strong in Greater Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm and other sustainability projects to Peoria County. And the manufacturing industry in Illinois is adapting to changes after the number of open jobs in the industry has nearly doubled since before the pandemic. Plus, a history lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis and the role the U-S Senator from Pekin played in it.

In today's episode, you'll hear why one journalist believes objectivity is dead...a stance that got him fired from NPR's Marketplace. And a new mobile gaming is bringing Illinois' wildlife to the palm of your hand. Plus, the Central Illinois Ghostbusters are making their way around the community to raise money for charity all while showing off some cool ghost busting gear.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 21st. You'll hear about a Cradle-to-Career initiative that could help revitalize the city's south side. Plus, The Second Chance Nightclub that was the heart of Peoria's rock scene in the 1970s and 80s is coming back for a celebration of Peoria's vintage music scene.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 29, 2022. You'll hear about a much earlier start to the school year for Peoria Public Schools students. Plus, the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas has forced schools across the country to reflect on what school safety means to them. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. You'll hear about a new tool that might help a Woodford County police department more safely handle tense situations. And a conversation with the state's new EV coordinator about equity and access. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.