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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Our top story features David Jackson, communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, discussing the upcoming Peoria Transplants Party. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts for the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Museum CEO John Morris speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the exhibit and fundraiser. Reach out to the Peoria Itoo Society for more information.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Peoria Artist Jaci Musec joins Jenn Gordon to talk about her exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library now through the end of October. “Begin Where You Are” is a vibrant, playful, thoughtful, radical and true introspective into the life of a modern Peoria artist. Learn more about Jaci and her show here: Jaci Musec

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 25, 2021. Our top story is about free cooking classes in South Peoria offered through the University of Illinois extension and House of Hope. You’ll also hear about COVID-19’s impacts on police departments. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Niyazi Ekici, a professor at Western Illinois University’s Law Enforcement and Justice Administration School.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 28, 2021. Our top story is about the Alpha Phi Alpha’s annual Fatherhood Breakfast, a free event taking place this weekend. You’ll also hear Mayor Rita Ali discuss her latest initiatives for the city, as well as resident feedback regarding the city’s $37 million in federal pandemic relief funding.

In today’s episode, Joe Deacon recaps an alleged murder-for-hire plot in Mackinaw. Plus, you’ll hear the music of the Peoria band Fantastic Plastics.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 22, 2021. Our top story is about youth grief support groups hosted by House of Hope this weekend. You’ll also hear about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Carol Merna, CEO of Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, about why it’s important to shed light on domestic abuse and provide support to survivors.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 26, 2021. Our top story is about how the "Sonar Tide" sculpture outside the Peoria Civic Center is getting a big makeover. WCBU’s Tim Shelley tells us about the $45,000 restoration effort. You’ll also hear how a pair of Peoria non-profit agencies will soon join forces to bring equity-based programs to people in the East Bluff.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Tom McConnaughay and John Martin join Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Irish Fest happening August 27-29 on the Peoria Riverfront. This year’s festival includes Highland Games, Irish Dance, the Cultural Village, and a fantastic line up of musicians on multiple stages.Learn more at Peoria Irish Fest.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 20, 2021. Our top story is about how a doctor at the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria says she's concerned about how the upcoming fall and winter might play out. You'll also hear how singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jackie Venson is performing tomorrow night at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Jackie Venson refuses to pick a lane. Her music spans multiple genres, but the thread that laces it all together is emotion-filled, masterful guitar playing and soulfully unique melodies that draw you right into her world. Hear her talk about discovering the guitar and about her approach to her career.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Our top story is about how the new Madison North Apartments in downtown Peoria are on track to provide apartments for people experiencing homelessness in the River City by early next year. And yesterday, WCBU brought you the story of the Peoria Community House Network started by Dr. Abigail Larrison. Her efforts began with the Art Garage behind her home in 2018. You’ll hear how it's now expanding into other activities for the neighborhood.