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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 16. Our top story covers the ongoing effect of supply chain issues as holiday shopping ramps up. You’ll also hear about the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, a new state agency focused exclusively on gun violence. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith speaks with agency head Chris Patterson, in Chicago.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 17. Our top story explains how the new $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill will bring a long-awaited funding opportunity to the Peoria International Airport. You’ll also hear about the challenges of guarding your personal information online with the advent of facial recognition technology and deepfakes. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Bradley University director of information security David Scuffham and chief information officer Zach Gorman about protecting your data.

On today's episode, the president of Illinois Central College talks about their laser focus on workforce development. You'll also hear from the co-owner of Tanners Orchard in Speer, Ill., about their busy fall agritourism season. Plus, an interview with Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) President Mark Roberts.

On today's episode, Joe Deacon checks in with the general manager of the Peoria Civic Center about some encouraging signs from patrons. Plus, Hannah Alani interviews a journalist with expertise in the drug trade. And two experts from Bradley University talk about the latest ethical and legal issues facing social media companies.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Our top story is about how community leaders are speaking out once again as Peoria's deadly wave of violence continues. You’ll also hear how addressing food insecurity and fostering job creation and retention are among the goals for some of the grant programs administered by the Peoria-based Community Foundation of Central Illinois. You’ll hear from CFCI president Mark Roberts, who says awarding money to worthy programs is pretty enjoyable work.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 9. Our top story is about a federal commission officially recognizing the Illinois Waterway as a port statistical area. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University men’s basketball team is kicking off its season. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Bradley coach Brian Wardle, senior Ja'Shon Henry and junior Ville Tahvanainen.

On today's episode, you'll hear about CityLink's study of microtransit and what it could mean for riders. Plus, a look at the unique mental health issues faced by Peoria firefighters. And Joe Deacon reports on media literacy efforts between Peoria Public Schools and the Peoria Public Library.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 8. Our top story is about the Illinois Partners for Human Services’ latest report identifying the factors most affecting the health and human services workforce in the wake of the pandemic. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University women's basketball team is looking to build on an unexpected championship run. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with head coach Andrea Gorski ahead of Tuesday’s season opener.

On today's episode, the host of the recent Peoria Transplant Party -- who is originally from Ghana -- talks about his path to the River City. Plus, a political scientist from Bradley University explains how new congressional districts might play out in 2022 and beyond. And Jody Holtz interviews the head of Heart of Illinois United Way, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

On today's episode, Joe Deacon chats with Bradley University's women's basketball coach Andrea Gorski. Plus, a preview of a Chicago Farmer show in Peoria this weekend. And a new episode of our arts and culture series Out & About, about a new play at Bradley.