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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 30, 2021. Our top story is about how Eureka College has adopted U of I’s saliva shield testing program. You’ll also hear how the Illinois Department of Transportation is planning not only for today's challenges, but tomorrow's as well. WCBU’s Tim Shelley spoke with I-DOT secretary Omer Osman about connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 4. Our top story is about the new “Hispanic-Owned Peoria” campaign. You’ll also hear from Jennifer Zammuto, president of Heart of Illinois United Way. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Zammuto about the group’s 100th anniversary, and how the organization has and continues to support six counties across Central Illinois.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 5. Our top story is about the Special Olympics’ flag football tournament taking place in Peoria this weekend. You’ll also hear about the unique mental health toll firefighters face. WCBU’s Hannah Alani talks with Peoria Fire Department Captain Jeff Hascall, Captain Paramedic Tom Stimeling and firefighter Dustin Hascall about their jobs.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 10, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria will host a virtual anti human trafficking conference this week. You'll also hear how East Peoria Community High School librarian Brooke Nelson, recently penned Birthmarks: True Stories from Real Mothers. It's a book inspired by her own struggles with postpartum depression.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 19. Our top story is about the struggles of Midwest Food Bank and other local service agencies as inflation drives up the cost of food. You’ll also hear about the Peoria Train Fair returning to Peoria this Sunday. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Rick Stephenson of the River City Model Railroad Club about the appeal of model railroading hobby and trains in general.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 29. Our top story is about the South Side Community Center’s mission to connect, grow and serve South Peorians. You’ll also hear about East Peoria’s nationally acclaimed Festival of Lights. WCBU’s Jody Holtz talks with East Peoria’s Director of Tourism and Special Events Doug McCarty about all the festival has to offer.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 9. Our top story is about a federal commission officially recognizing the Illinois Waterway as a port statistical area. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University men’s basketball team is kicking off its season. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Bradley coach Brian Wardle, senior Ja'Shon Henry and junior Ville Tahvanainen.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, December 1. Our top story is the return of Greater Peoria Farm show – the state’s largest indoor agriculture trade show. You’ll also hear about Peoria Ag Lab scientists developing a new jet biofuel from soybean oil. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews scientists Ken Doll and Bryan Moser about the research.

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.