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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.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the unique way Central Junior High School in Kewanee is teaching students history. And the inventor of the Hydro Flask provides his advice to the next generation of innovators as Bradley University's Distinguished Entrepreneur of 2022. Plus, an author visiting Bradley University's campus explains how the long political movement to overturn Roe versus Wade succeeded this year.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 18th. You'll hear how Eureka College is breathing new life into a radio and television program that was formerly at Lincoln College. Plus, a classical Indian dance program is taking the stage at ICC this weekend, and the artistic director says it will be unlike anything Peoria has ever seen before.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a classical Indian dance extravaganza coming to Peoria this weekend. And learn more about the legacy of Peoria's pagan politician...Robert Green Ingersoll. Plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Peterlin, Melissa Hucal, and Jeremie Glass join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production “The ReGifters”.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 12. Our top story is about new weekend hours (9-5 Saturday and Sunday) for the Peoria City-County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination and booster walk-in clinic. You’ll also hear about the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge on Peoria County schools -- and why officials believe returning to the classroom this week is the best course of action this week. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools Beth Crider about navigating school reopening amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, Peoria regional school superintendent Beth Crider on how districts are navigating this moment in COVID. Plus, you'll learn about the Illinois abandoned mine land reclamation program getting a shot in the arm from the federal infrastructure bill. And an interview with veteran Tazewell County State's Attorney Stewart Umholtz about his bid to become a judge.