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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 28th. Our top story is about a proposed agreement that would continue intergovernmental oversight of Peoria's historic Springdale Cemetery. You'll also hear about racially-motivated murders that took place in Central Illinois. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews African American Midwest assistant producer Hannah Rea about her latest 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 Tuesday, March 1. Our top story is about the Tri-County's COVID-19 data trends amid Gov. JB Pritzker's decision to drop a statewide indoor mask mandate. You'll also hear about a big win for the Artistic Community Theater of Pekin. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews ACT treasurer Nona Buster about the theater's new location -- the organization's first permanent home in 20 years. 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, February 24. Our top story is about the 100th anniversary of Heart of Illinois United Way, in Peoria. You'll also hear from a descendent of Annie Malone, one of America’s first Black female millionaires. As part of WCBU’s “Postmark Peoria” history series, correspondent Steve Tartar interviews James Agbara Bryson about his late great aunt’s legacy … and her childhood in Peoria. 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, April 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. 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 Monday, April 4. Our top story covers the East Bluff Community Center’s new English language learning program. You’ll also hear about how music therapy is being offered through local schools. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Lindsay Rossmiller, a music therapist and Head of Creative Arts Therapies for High Road Schools of Illinois. 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 Tuesday, April 5. Our top story covers understaffing at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. You’ll also hear about an effort to boost business for underserved farmers and ranchers in Greater Peoria. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews two administrators from the Illinois Department of Agriculture about how the Local Food Purchasing Agreement acts as a conduit to connect food producers with potential clients, including some government contracts – from local schools to the Department of Corrections. 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, April 7. Our top story is about the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. You’ll also hear about how the Jon Buckley Memorial Guardian continues to provide homicide victims solace after 10 years. As part of a WCBU special program on the aftereffects of violence, Tim Shelley interviews Yolanda Wallace, who founded the garden in honor of her son, who was murdered in 2006. 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 Tuesday, February 22. Our top story is about how Tazewell County is rededicating a trio of markers celebrating the old Eighth Judicial Circuit - where Abraham Lincoln got his start as a frontier lawyer. You'll also hear the founder and artistic director of Peoria's Heritage Ensemble talk about its creation and how it has impacted Peoria in more ways than just musically. 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 Monday, February 21. Our top story is about how Central Illinois Friends is beginning the process of looking for an independent building. You'll also hear how budding entrepreneurs looking to get a startup off the ground don't have to go far for support. WCBU correspondent Jonathan Wright reports on how the gBETA program is up and running, even before downtown Peoria's Distillery Labs officially opens. 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 18. Our top story is about the city's Public Works Department's atypical strategy for preparing for this week's snow storm. You'll also hear about a new Black history curriculum adopted last year by Peoria Public Schools. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews the authors of "Black History 365," a course of study tailored for high school students. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.