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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Our top story is about how the new Madison North Apartments in downtown Peoria are on track to provide apartments for people experiencing homelessness in the River City by early next year. And yesterday, WCBU brought you the story of the Peoria Community House Network started by Dr. Abigail Larrison. Her efforts began with the Art Garage behind her home in 2018. You’ll hear how it's now expanding into other activities for the neighborhood.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria County's proposed 2022 budget keeps the property tax rate steady, but some challenges may be on the horizon. You’ll also hear about how the "Climate and Equitable Jobs Act," that was passed last week could impact Peoria. WCBU’s Hannah Alani spoke with J.C. Kibbey of the National Resources Defense Council.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 23, 2021. Our top story is about how Bradley President Stephen Standifird gave his annual State of the University address yesterday. You’ll also hear how like many cities, Peoria's transportation focus shifted to motor vehicles throughout much of the 20th century. But that mindset is changing. Tim Shelley speaks with Anthony Corso and Dr. Leslie McKnight about the upcoming Complete Streets pop-up demonstration.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 2, 2021. Our top story is about how the bacteria strain that made the Peoria Ag Lab internationally famous is now the official Illinois State Microbe. And as Tim Shelley tells us, penicillium rubens' journey to statewide status began with public radio. You’ll also hear how space exploration is historically a male-dominated field. But as WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter reports, the future may hold opportunity for change.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 3, 2021. Our top story is about how small business owners in Illinois will now be able to save thousands on their federal taxes thanks to Senate Bill 2531, a change to Illinois tax law. Illinois small businesses are now exempt from a $10,000 cap on State and Local Tax deductions on federal tax filings. You’ll also hear how the timing is right for major investments on the Illinois River. But that all hinges on the federal government first recognizing the waterway's importance.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 24, 2021. Our top story is about how baseball star Jim Thome says he hopes his experience as an Illinois Central College alum inspires others to pursue a path to their dreams. You’ll also hear how a group of young Tremont residents are holding a diversity rally tomorrow in their hometown. As Megan Rahn and Lizzy Freidinger tell Tim Shelley, they want to raise racial awareness.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, September 27, 2021. Our top story is about how officials in Washington are seeking federal funding to address a public transportation gap. You’ll also hear how theatres across the country are beginning to open up again, and it’s no different for the theatre on Bradley's campus. WCBU's Jody Holtz talks with Bradley University's Theatre Arts department chair Scott Kanoff about how the pandemic has affected theatre at the university, and about the play that will kick off the new season.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 17, 2021. Our top story is about the ED Edwards coal plant in Bartonville is slated to become a battery energy storage site after its closure next year. You’ll also hear from Peoria’s alt-folk quintet, The Way Down Wanderers. Band members Collin Krause and Austin Thompson talk about their latest album “More Like Tomorrow.”

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 3. Our top story is about joint efforts of the Peoria branch of the NAACP, the Peoria Police Department and the Peoria County Sheriff's Office to improve community relations. You’ll also hear from Mark Fenton, a nationally recognized transportation expert. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Fenton about Peoria and East Peoria’s multimodal systems in the context of the “Complete Streets” plan.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 7, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria is getting a little warmer and a little wetter, according to new averages used to monitor climate change. You'll also hear how a truly open seat election for Congress is relatively rare and tends to attract a lot of interest from ambitious pols. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' retirement creates a wide-open field in the 17th district next year.