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The Trump campaign is naming Breitbart News' Stephen Bannon as chief executive, and is also promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager. Paul Manafort will stay on as campaign chairman.

Last week, BuzzFeed's Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith defended his organization's decision to publish the Russia dossier. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about how the move changed BuzzFeed's approach to journalism.

The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its own rulings, but it does add to the pressure that Israel feels internationally and domestically to end the war in Gaza.

Immigrants have long been the backbone of restaurant kitchens. Now they're dominating the industry's top awards for chefs, with a majority of nominations going to immigrants or children of immigrants.

The case could decide whether a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants.

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.