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On today's episode, you'll hear what the next Bob Michel Bridge project means for pedestrians, bicyclists and others. Plus, how have roundabouts been received in Peoria? And a Peoria Public Schools board member co-authors a new book about the opportunity gap in education.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Ken Zika, an angel investor who backs Peoria startups and aims to create jobs and improve the area. You'll also hear about "From Peoria to Lebanon," an exhibit of contemporary Lebanese artwork on exhibit now at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. And a UnityPoint Health expert helps you spot the signs of seasonal anxiety and depression.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, December 7. Our top story is about You’ll also hear about Raber's Packing Company reopening in a new West Peoria location after closing down due to a fire. You’ll also hear about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter interviews UnityPoint Health behavioral health specialist Amy Roberts about what seasonally-triggered anxiety and depression can look like – and ways to treat it. 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, December 10. Our top story is about winter snow removal in Peoria. You’ll also hear about the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Angie’s Listings.” WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Angie Ostaszewski about her Peoria story and why she’s so determined to bring more people to the city. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Pavilion Arts Centre president Sara Connor-James about what's next for her Donovan Park proposal. Plus, Jody Holtz previews Harmonie's Kriskindlmarkt in Peoria. And a new episode of Out & About features the Peoria Area Civic Chorale.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, December 14. Our top story is about the “Pavilion in the Park” proposal, which the Park Board of Trustees must revisit in January – even though board members opposed the plan this fall. You’ll also hear about why roundabouts – circular-shaped and stoplight-less traffic control tools – are becoming more popular in Peoria. WCBU correspondent Steve Tartar interviews Peoria Public Works Department deputy director Sie Maroon about roundabouts, and how they’ve gone over in central Illinois. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

Student burnout isn’t a new phenomenon, though the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly drawn more attention to the issue that affects both students and faculty members alike.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 9. Our top story is about Peoria drivers license facilities requiring appointments for most services. You’ll also hear from a longtime air traffic controller about how a new control tower would change more than 40 workers’ lives. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Tim Ekvall about the crumbling infrastructure inside Peoria’s 64-year-old tower, and how the newly enacted $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill could be a dream come true for local air traffic controllers. 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 Wednesday, December 8. Our top story is about how the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill may be the best hope to save the Peoria International Airport’s 64-year-old air traffic control tower. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” an ongoing fundraiser for relief efforts in Lebanon organized by the Itoo Society. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Joe Couri of the Itoo Society about various local events, including an art auction, piano concert and more. 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 Monday, December 13. Our top story is about the “Find Yourself” augmented reality mural unveiled last week outside the Metro Centre shopping complex. You’ll also hear about possible changes to the Bob Michel bridge. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Nancy Dvorsky about how a new construction concept could lead to a big pedestrian traffic upgrade. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.