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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. You'll hear about a new accountability and equity initiative the City of Peoria is launching to support underutilized businesses. Plus, hear how one Peorian is looking to bring boxing and a lifeline to the youth in Peoria who need it most. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. You'll hear about what the Peoria area can expect regarding severe weather this week, plus hear a new agency's plans for designing a statewide regional and local infrastructure for early childhood education and care. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

The long-awaited stretch of the Rock Island Greenway connecting Harvard Avenue to Glen Oak Park is finally complete. WCBU's Collin Schopp talks to the city of Peoria's Nick McMillion about the updates to the Rock Island Greenway. You’ll also hear a local economist explain why he believes the country isn't in a recession just yet... And on our Arts Feature Out and About, Sarah Marie Dillard and Brandon Mooberry join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Ignite Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 16th. You'll hear about the Peoria City/County Health Department's new home, plus a cannabis infusion business now operational in Pekin is the first of its kind in Illinois.

In today's episode, you hear about a proposal that would centralize cannabis regulation into one agency. And the co-founder of the first cannabis infusion company in Illinois, located in Pekin, talks about what the application process was like to open Krown LLC. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon talks with former ESPN sports broadcasters Charley Steiner and Bob Ley about how the sports landscape has evolved over the past half-century.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 17th. You'll hear how Greater Peoria is preparing for the winter season, plus Bradley University is looking ahead to its future...after celebrating 125 years on the hilltop.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Bradley University president Stephen Standifird on how the institution is evolving after 125 years on the hilltop. And the Peoria City/County Health Department is celebrating a new building after more than 70 years. Plus, with Bradley basketball's 2005-06 team being inducted into the university's Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, Joe Deacon talks with two individuals who were instrumental in driving that team to success.