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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 23, 2021. Our top story is about how tree cover disparities can often be an indicator of racial and income inequality. You'll also hear about a plan to turn two major downtown Peoria streets to two-way traffic aims to revitalize the area, and how some people who work downtown are unsure how much of an effect it may have.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 30, 2021. Our top story is about how one of the nation's largest youth advocacy organizations is opening an office in Peoria to assist young people moving through the juvenile justice system. You'll also hear from Mike Stubbs, the new director of the Peoria Next Innovation Center and director of technology commercialization at Bradley University's Illinois Small Business Development Center.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria's Healthcare Collaborative is zeroing in on three major health issues impacting lower-income neighborhoods in the community. You'll also hear how June is Pride Month for the LGBTQ plus community. That means there's more rainbow flags out there showing their support. But for many local businesses, pride is year-round.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 24, 2021. Our top story is about how Republican congressional candidate Esther Joy King. She will make stops in the Peoria area today as part of a launch tour for her second run for the 17th District seat. You'll also hear about Seattle entrepreneur who is piloting a new concept in Peoria's Warehouse District - 32 Airbnb rentals under one roof.

In today's episode, WCBU news director Tim Shelley talks Democratic candidate Eric Sorensen about his campaign for Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Sorensen came out on top of a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. He will face Republican Esther Joy King in what's expected to be an expensive and closely-watched campaign to represent the district spanning from the Wisconsin and Iowa borders to Peoria and Bloomington.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 14. Our top story is about the Tri-County experiencing its highest daily COVID-19 case count -- ever. You’ll also hear about a local effort to provide theater opportunities to children with special needs. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Andy Morgan, founder and director of The Penguin Project. 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, January 19. Our top story is about a local blood shortage and the urgent need for blood and platelets. You’ll also hear from local experts about at-home COVID-19 "rapid tests." WCBU's Jody Holtz reports on where you can buy them, how effective they are 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 Thursday, October 21, 2021. Our top story is about Galesburg’s “Boxcar People,” the immigrants who built the city’s railroads. You’ll also hear about an effort to boost vaccination numbers on Bradley University’s campus. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Marshall, a leader of the Bradley Pride for Vaccination campaign, and Belinda Daly, an academic coach for the Department of Nursing.

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 Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria's South Side may have a full-service grocery store again come next February. You’ll also hear how an acclaimed chef with a Peoria pedigree is now serving up his award-winning menu in Spring Bay. WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle takes us to the Woolly Bugger.