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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 6, 2022. You'll hear the latest on the mass shooting in Highland Park. Plus, an author and photographer talk about their new book about restoring wetland habitats in the Illinois River watershed. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Willis Barber and Jada Davis from Community Children’s Theatre join host Jenn Gordon to talk about their current production Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for young performers and their audience! Featuring a cast of over 60, the show runs July 6 through July 10 at Peoria Players Theatre. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit cctil.booktix.com

On today's episode, you'll hear about a Peoria resident who was a rookie on the 1979/1980 team that jump-started the Lakers dynasty along with Magic Johnson and Kareen Abdul-Jabbar. And the son of a Kewanee man who went overseas to fight for his country in World War II and came back with love has turned his father's journey into a book. Plus, a flower farm combined with a glamping experience in Lewistown is changing perceptions about small towns.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 27, 2022. You'll hear about how the Peoria City/County Health Department will fund a $25,000 gun violence study. Plus, an interview about rising farmland values in central Illinois. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear about some potential solutions to tackle the state's legal desert problem. And a Peoria realtor gives his take on the housing market right now and why he thinks people are moving to Peoria. Plus, a look into what's causing surging farmland prices.

In today's episode, you'll hear from John Shaw of S-I-U's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on why he believes Caterpillar owes Peoria a better explanation on their decision to relocate its global headquarters to Texas. And Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson discusses the board of health's decision to fund the $25,000 Cure Violence assessment from their budget. Plus, a conversation with soon to be Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins on how he plans to take on the department's challenges.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 14th, 2022. You'll hear about Carl Cannon stepping away from the Peoria Park district after 21 years as his Elite Community Outreach program becomes its own entity. Plus, The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking into the effects of long COVID through a collaboration with a national study. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jennifer Davis joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about arts and cultural events coming up at the Peoria Public Library. Classical Indian Music Festival happens on Saturday, July 23 at the North Branch. Deepashri Phatak will perform Raag or raga, a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, which has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. On Sunday, July 24, the library’s popular Music in the McKenzie series continues with a concert by Harvest Sons, a Peoria based band known for their blend of Americana, folk, and rock.

On today's episode, you'll hear about how Planned Parenthood is adapting abortion services from Wisconsin to Illinois. Plus, a preview of a weekend-long Pride festival in Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a boxing program and trainer that's changing the lives of youth in the East Bluff. And a new agency is designing statewide regional and local infrastructure for early childhood education and care. Plus, a conversation surrounding one of Peoria's oldest businesses to operate on Main Street: The Costume Trunk.