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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 28. Our top story is about "The Long and Winding Road," a set of upcoming performances in which local musicians will perform the Beatles' seminal album "Let It Be," and select solos. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is fighting human trafficking and helping survivors. In a conversation with WCBU's Jody Holtz, the center's CEO Carol Merna explains what human trafficking is, recent Peoria cases, and how bystanders can look for "red flags" to help save a life. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear about Youth Music Illinois, which has been striving to mentor and train Peoria’s youth throughout their musical mission since 1965. Plus, a new episode of Food Trek. And a conversation with Lenora Fisher from the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, January 27. Our top story is about Peoria's health and education leaders urging students, teachers and staff to continue classroom masking - regardless of the outcome of an ongoing effort to block Illinois schools from enforcing mask mandates. You’ll also hear about escalating tensions between Russia and world powers including the United States as Vladimir Putin mobilizes forces along the Ukrainian border. In a conversation with WCBU's Joe Deacon, Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director Angela Weck breaks down the situation abroad. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University professor about the importance of media literacy. Plus, an interview with native Peorian Melodi Green, who is the city's new chief diversity and inclusion officer. And an Illinois researcher unpacks the significance of the untapped "labor reserve."

In an age of misinformation, biases, and an endless number of websites and mediums, it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction, or even know where to start.

Melodi Green started in her role as the city's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the beginning of December, filling a position that had been vacant since Dr. Farris Muhammad resigned in 2020.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, January 25. Our top story is about the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education's vote on a new modified balanced calendar. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's two minor league sports franchises were left out of COVID-19 pandemic relief money. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Chiefs GM Jason Mott and Peoria Rivermen COO Bart Rogers about their respective financial woes - and a potential new pot of federal money. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Republican candidate for Peoria County sheriff. Plus, an interview with a candidate for State Treasurer who is running with a slate of other business-minded Republicans. And you'll hear from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali.