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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 2. Our top story is about what local health experts have to say regarding the new COVID-19 Omicron variant. You’ll also hear from Bradley University’s first vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Dr. Warren Anderson about his past experience and his ideas for the new position.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 18, 2021. Our top story is about the response of the Booth family to Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria’s idea to host a summit for women affected by gun violence. You’ll also hear from a local cybersecurity expert about the potential digital dangers faced by those who spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic working from home.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Our top story is about how blood supplies are running lower than usual for this time of year. You’ll also hear how a family-owned farm in rural Metamora is shifting to a new niche after five generations in the business: craft beer brewing. WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle takes us to Evergreen Farm.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 2. Our top story features Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) sharing her insights on the latest with President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. You’ll also hear from Michael LeRoy, a University of Illinois professor and expert on labor issues. WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson talks with LeRoy about ongoing boycotts and union activity.

In an interview with WBEZ, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx explains why her office suddenly dropped charges against the actor.

Gloria Gaynor scored one of the biggest hits of the disco era with "I Will Survive." NPR's A Martinez talks to Gaynor about a new documentary that tells the story of what came after her hit song.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with National Security Agency head Gen. Paul Nakasone and FBI Director Christopher Wray at an international conference on Cybersecurity at New York's Fordham University.

Active COVID-19 cases in the Tri-County have reached the highest level in the past 12 weeks.

The House Jan. 6 committee preps for a primetime hearing. Poll: A majority of Americans blame Trump for Jan. 6 insurrection. The pipeline that brings natural gas from Russia to Germany is to reopen.

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.