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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.

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.