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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Our top story is about how the city of Pekin is studying downtown parking improvements along Court Street. You'll also hear how a truck driver shortage is impacting the industry and the wider economy. WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talks with Thomas Nestler, coordinator of the truck driving training program at Illinois Valley Community College.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 10. Our top story is about Peoria's uptick in homelessness following the end of an eviction moratorium. You'll also hear about the Peoria's downward trending crime stats and updates on local job growth. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Mayor Rita Ali in a quick-hit state of the city conversation. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU’s On Deck has everything you need to know for Thursday, March 24. Our top story is about how the Peoria Public Library has its first artist-in-residence working now at the McClure Branch. You’ll also hear OSF HealthCare's Dr. John Vozenilek talking to WCBU's Tim Shelley about how blockchain technology could be used in healthcare data management. 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, February 25th. Our top story includes a conversation between WCBU’s Tim Shelley and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Quad Cities) about the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. You'll also hear about a police/mental health “co-responder” model in Galesburg. 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, May 20, 2021. Our top story is about how the historic Hale Memorial Church on Peoria's West Bluff faces potential demolition if someone doesn't step up to restore the building. You'll also hear how several Peoria-area community and business leaders are hoping to develop the city into a major biomanufacturing center in the next several years.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Our top story is about how fifteen Peoria students aren't just graduating with a high school diploma, they've also earned a 2-year college degree. You'll also hear how with summer camps on the horizon, the CDC issued new guidance last week for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 12, 2021. Our top story is about how tonight's Major League Baseball game at the iconic Field of Dreams film site has a strong connection to Bradley University. You'll also hear how students and faculty will coexist with COVID-19 once again for the upcoming semester at Bradley University. Tim Shelley speaks with university president Stephen Standifird.

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.