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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Our top story is about how blood supplies are running lower than usual for this time of year. You’ll also hear how a family-owned farm in rural Metamora is shifting to a new niche after five generations in the business: craft beer brewing. WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle takes us to Evergreen Farm.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 2. Our top story features Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) sharing her insights on the latest with President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. You’ll also hear from Michael LeRoy, a University of Illinois professor and expert on labor issues. WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson talks with LeRoy about ongoing boycotts and union activity.

Voters turned out at a rate not seen in decades. Polls showed the left-wing coalition New Popular Front gaining a majority of seats in parliament with the far-right National Rally in third place.

A recap of the explosive testimony before the House Jan. 6 panel. Turkey agrees to support Norway and Sweden joining NATO. As fears of a recession build, companies are laying off workers.

The Oscars are only a couple weeks away.

The House committee investigating Jan. 6 made multiple criminal referrals to the Department of Justice for former President Donald Trump.

As the not-guilty verdict set in, protesters took to the streets and thinkers asked the big questions.