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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 14. Our top story is about the Tri-County experiencing its highest daily COVID-19 case count -- ever. You’ll also hear about a local effort to provide theater opportunities to children with special needs. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Andy Morgan, founder and director of The Penguin Project. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, January 11. Our top story is about a foreign investment giving a big boost to a Peoria-based whiskey distillery. You’ll also hear about a local organization aimed at support women-owned businesses. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Francine Hinrickson about the vision behind her 1-year-old organization, "Founding Females," and her plans for the upcoming year. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

Six months after taking over as executive director of the Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, J.D. Dalfonso watched the central Illinois hospitality industry shut down, just as it did across the country and around the world.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the founder of an organization called Founding Females that aims to assist women in their business ventures. Plus, an interview with a Bradley University professor who wrote a children’s book about masks during COVID. And a new episode of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria.

On today's episode, Peoria's two primary minor league sports franchises say their industry was overlooked in federal COVID-19 relief, as they seek support for a possible new financial aid package. Plus, an interview with the CEO of East Peoria-based i3 Broadband. And Tim Shelley reports on a proposed passenger rail service concept linking the River City to Chicago.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 26. Our top story is about Peoria leaders' new passenger rail line proposal that offers to connect the city to Chicago through Ottawa. You’ll also hear about how a central Illinois music education group is teaching children to play instruments by ear. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews multiple people involved with the Suzuki School of Music - including an instructor and a student - about the group's impact in the Tri-County. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director and Conductor David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming concert "A Heartland Homecoming."The concert takes place on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Peoria. The homegrown vocal stars return to their home state of Illinois to celebrate the spirit and warm the heart. Jodi Benson, original voice of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" and Victor Solomon, 2021 Finalist on NBC's “The Voice,” join the HFO for an evening ranging from Disney favorites to traditional spirituals and crossover gospel.For tickets and information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.

Music has a long history of serving as a way to connect with people. Many times, it’s an extension of language, allowing us to communicate thoughts, feelings, and emotions just by listening.

On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong series on COVID-19 concludes with a doctor from UnityPoint talking about healthcare burnout. Plus, new installments of our history series Postmark Peoria and the arts and culture series Out & About.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 24. Our top story is about WTVP bringing on several former Peoria Journal-Star reporters and editors in its relaunch of Peoria Magazine. You’ll also hear about a Bradley University assistant professor of communication's plan to increase media literacy in Peoria. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Cory Barker about his series on adult media habits taking place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.