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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 12. Our top story is about Peoria’s Advanced Medical Transport sending an ambulance to Ukraine. You’ll also hear more about the exploding child abuse and neglect case load in the Tri-County. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews CASA recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy about how the public can help protect children. 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, April 27. Our top story is about an organization working to recruit more local foster families. You’ll also hear from Eric Blaustein, a Holocaust survivor who recently spoke at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. WBCU’s Hannah Alani speaks with Blaustein about his experience surviving a German concentration camp, and why he thinks the Holocaust must never be forgotten. 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, January 13. Our top story is about the latest COVID-19 numbers and what Dr. Ngozi Ezike is the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health has to say about the impact of the surge on hospital patients and staff. You’ll also hear about the Peoria County Public Library's McClure Branch's effort to hire an artist in residence. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews branch manager Sarah Couri about the idea - a first for the library. 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, January 10. Our top story is about Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria's plan to curb violence in 2022. You’ll also hear about a new COVID-19-inspired book published by a Bradley University professor. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Paul Gullifor about his new children's book entitled "Where Have All the Smiles Gone?" 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, January 11. Our top story is about a foreign investment giving a big boost to a Peoria-based whiskey distillery. You’ll also hear about a local organization aimed at support women-owned businesses. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Francine Hinrickson about the vision behind her 1-year-old organization, "Founding Females," and her plans for the upcoming year. 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 26. Our top story is about Peoria leaders' new passenger rail line proposal that offers to connect the city to Chicago through Ottawa. You’ll also hear about how a central Illinois music education group is teaching children to play instruments by ear. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews multiple people involved with the Suzuki School of Music - including an instructor and a student - about the group's impact in the Tri-County. 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, January 24. Our top story is about WTVP bringing on several former Peoria Journal-Star reporters and editors in its relaunch of Peoria Magazine. You’ll also hear about a Bradley University assistant professor of communication's plan to increase media literacy in Peoria. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Cory Barker about his series on adult media habits taking place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch. 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, January 27. Our top story is about Peoria's health and education leaders urging students, teachers and staff to continue classroom masking - regardless of the outcome of an ongoing effort to block Illinois schools from enforcing mask mandates. You’ll also hear about escalating tensions between Russia and world powers including the United States as Vladimir Putin mobilizes forces along the Ukrainian border. In a conversation with WCBU's Joe Deacon, Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director Angela Weck breaks down the situation abroad. 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, January 21. Our top story is about the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s pivot from showing blockbuster movies to only screening the classics. You’ll also hear about how the COVID-19 pandemic is straining hospitals and healthcare providers that serve rural populations. Eric Stock interviews Emily Whitson, Chief Operating Officer at Hopedale Medical Center in Tazewell County. 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, January 18. Our top story brings you a local expert's tips on how to protect your car throughout this season of winter weather. You’ll also hear from Dr. Ben Kemp, an ER physician and one of the directors of OSF Healthcare's emergency department. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Kemp about what COVID-19 looks like inside OSF, healthcare worker burnout and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.