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In today's episode, multiple sclerosis activist Brian Gorsich shares more about the disease and his personal journey living with it. And hear the priorities of the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Plus, get a closer look at two proposed affordable housing developments in South Peoria and why some say one of them is wrong for the neighborhood.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. First, hear from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's visit to Central Illinois to push for education funding. Then, it's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, hear more from a Peorian living with the disease.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an up and coming robotics company that's building it's world headquarters just outside the city of Peoria. And find out why inclusion is an important facet of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Plus, Peoria at-large City Council candidate Clara Underwood-Forman joins WCBU for an interview ahead of next Tuesday's elections.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 29th. First, the April 4 consolidated election is just around the corner, hear about early voting turnouts in Peoria and Tazewell County. Then, it's National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, hear from a Central Illinois organization advocating for those with developmental disabilities in conversations about equity.

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Dr. Elsburgh Clarke, who has taken photos of Peoria firefighters in action for the past twenty years. And learn about the transplant artists who call Peoria's Moss Avenue home and why they're inviting you to visit them. Plus, WCBU revisits an interview with Peoria at-large city councilman Kiran Velpula ahead of next week's election.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, March 29th, 2023. First, the Joint Committee on Racial Justice and Equity gives an annual update with some consolidated data. Then, hear from the photographer documenting the Peoria Fire Department's years of fighting fires.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace talks to licensed clinical social worker Katie Jones about telehealth and other mental health services.

In today's episode, Bishop Lou Tylka discusses his plan to strengthen the Catholic Diocese of Peoria for the 21st century. And Yolanda Wallace interviews the East Bluff Community Center's Kari Jones about Cure Violence. Plus, WCBU revisits a conversation with Peoria City Council candidate Anu Uddavolu ahead of the April 4th election.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria County Board chairman James Dillon about Peoria County's hopes, timeline, and budget for a new health and human services facility building. And the new state superintendent shares his thoughts on how to help students recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, WCBU revisits an interview with Peoria City Councilman Zach Oyler ahead of the April 4th at-large election.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, March 28th, 2023. First, the 38th Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition, hear about the artwork featured this week in galleries all across Peoria. Then, an interview with the bishop of the Peoria Catholic Diocese, learn about the "Growing Disciples" initiative.