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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 24. Our top story is about how trends in gas prices may affect holiday travel. You’ll also hear tips on how to manage COVID-19 safety expectations when gathering with family this holiday season. WGLT’s Ryan Denham interviews Erin Osborn, social service coordinator at UnityPoint's behavioral health service line, on navigating family vaccine etiquette when relatives disagree.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 17. Our top story explains how the new $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill will bring a long-awaited funding opportunity to the Peoria International Airport. You’ll also hear about the challenges of guarding your personal information online with the advent of facial recognition technology and deepfakes. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Bradley University director of information security David Scuffham and chief information officer Zach Gorman about protecting your data.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Our top story is about how community leaders are speaking out once again as Peoria's deadly wave of violence continues. You’ll also hear how addressing food insecurity and fostering job creation and retention are among the goals for some of the grant programs administered by the Peoria-based Community Foundation of Central Illinois. You’ll hear from CFCI president Mark Roberts, who says awarding money to worthy programs is pretty enjoyable work.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 8. Our top story is about the Illinois Partners for Human Services’ latest report identifying the factors most affecting the health and human services workforce in the wake of the pandemic. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University women's basketball team is looking to build on an unexpected championship run. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with head coach Andrea Gorski ahead of Tuesday’s season opener.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 11. Our top story covers the six contenders – four democrats and two Republicans – fighting to replace Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) as leader of the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. You’ll also hear about Hikers Inc., a student-led business and the winner of the Bradley University Social Impact Challenge. WCBU’s Olivia Streeter interviews Hikers Inc. co-founders Matthew Klein and Devin Soldati.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 12. Our top story features retired Air Force General and Peoria native William “Robbie” Robertson, who retired from his 41-year career on Veterans Day. You’ll also hear about the state of Salvation Army Peoria. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Major Heath Sells about how the non-profit meets the needs of Tri-county residents ... and how COVID-19 and the winter season have influenced operations.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 16. Our top story is about Eureka College expanding its statewide tuition-free scholarship program. You’ll also hear about the historic Pabst Brewery “33 Room” coming back to life next year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews bar co-owners Kip Rodier and Dustin Crawford about how they plan to blend beer with history in Peoria Heights. 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, December 17. Our top story is about the blood shortage in Peoria County. You’ll also hear U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) explain how a new commission will reexamine U.S. conduct in the 20-year Afghan War. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Duckworth about the commission, and what it means for 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, December 10. Our top story is about winter snow removal in Peoria. You’ll also hear about the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Angie’s Listings.” WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Angie Ostaszewski about her Peoria story and why she’s so determined to bring more people to the city. 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, December 13. Our top story is about the “Find Yourself” augmented reality mural unveiled last week outside the Metro Centre shopping complex. You’ll also hear about possible changes to the Bob Michel bridge. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Nancy Dvorsky about how a new construction concept could lead to a big pedestrian traffic upgrade. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.