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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 15th. You'll hear about a program at Illinois Central College that helps students in poverty find careers. Plus, some Peorians are now able to receive hospital-quality care from the comfort of their homes.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 20th. You'll hear about a utility assistance program that could help hundreds of Peorians. Plus, the Mayor of Eureka shares what upgrades are coming to Eureka Lake.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 30. Our top story is about flu rates rising as the weather turns colder. You’ll also hear about a lifelong Peorian’s journey to find the city’s namesake Native American tribe. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Jo Lakota about meeting modern-day Peorian Indians in Oklahoma.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, December 3. Our top story is about booster shots for Peorians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You’ll also hear about Blanks Evergreen Acres, a Christmas tree farm in Creve Coeur. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Mike Blanks about how the family-owned tree farm bounced back this season after closing in 2020 due to COVID-19. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace introduces listeners to the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden, located behind the RiverPlex on Water Street. To learn more, go to https://peoriaparks.org/buckley-memorial/

The newly elected governor of Virginia focused the Democratic response around affordability, a central issue to her party's campaign to win back the House this fall.

Linda talks with Rick Ochoa, Staff Meteologist for the National Interagency Fire Center, about the wildfires in the western United States. The Center uses a team of "incident meteorologists" to help firefighters strategize against the flames. Ochoa talks about what the crews are telling him from around the country.

Robert talks with Andy Kohut, the director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. They discuss a poll commissioned by the Center showing that Americans continue to be unmoved by Washington-based stories, from the campaign finance controversy to the Middle East summit meetings, to reports on legislative deadlock.

Since Trump abruptly ousted Kennedy Center leadership and became its board chair, artists have canceled shows and subscription sales are down.

Almost every piece of multiverse memorabilia from the movie is up for auction until March 2. Proceeds go to the Laundry Workers Center, the Asian Mental Health Project and the Transgender Law Center.