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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 23. Our top story is about the most prolific scorer in Bradley basketball history becoming a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. You’ll also hear about the annual Santa Claus parade organized by the Peoria Area Community Events board. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews parade co-chair Susie Stockman, who says Peoria’s Santa Claus parade is the oldest in the nation.

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.