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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. You'll hear about a new mural that honors former Peorian and civil rights leader Dr. CT Vivian. Plus, an interview with the longtime owner of the Costume Trunk in Peoria. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sarah Marie Dillard and Brandon Mooberry join Jenn Gordon to talk about Ignite Peoria, central Illinois’ premiere arts and makers fest designed to spark creativity in the community. The Aug. 13 event includes two performance stages, a live fashion photo shoot, over 90 arts and makers booths, and Sensory Ignite, a unique area designed for guests with sensory sensitivities. Learn more about the event.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. You'll hear about the 15th anniversary of a Peoria business incubator. And a new trail expansion is now open to the public. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts OSF is making through their Health Equity Action Council. And Amanda Pankau from Prairie Rivers Network talks to Tim Shelley about the Abandoned Mine land reclamation. Plus, Bradley University's new vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion explains his ideas for creating new D-E-I initiatives that could soon be brought to the hilltop.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 12th. You'll hear about how vandalism is a problem amongst community gardens in Peoria. Plus, a classic play is coming to a local community theatre, and director Tom Hardin has a very special reason for playing it in Peoria. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, this weekend is the last of a state tax holiday to help families buy school supplies. You'll hear what resources are available. And a Peoria native is returning home to the River City to direct a play near and dear to his heart. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About highlights the Penguin Players upcoming production of 'Back to the 80's'.

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.