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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 7. Our top story is about how last week’s winter snow storm affected one family-owned towing company. You'll also hear about a new book recently published by Methodist College professor Joel Shoemaker. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews the Peoria author about how the novella explores sexuality and religion in a light-hearted manner. 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, October 27, 2021. Our top story is about the Peoria Fire Department’s annual memorial honoring firefighters who died in service. You’ll also hear about home sales in Peoria. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Ryan Cannon about what the July-September figures say about the current real estate market.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Our top story features David Jackson, communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, discussing the upcoming Peoria Transplants Party. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts for the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Museum CEO John Morris speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the exhibit and fundraiser. Reach out to the Peoria Itoo Society for more information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 22, 2021. Our top story is about youth grief support groups hosted by House of Hope this weekend. You’ll also hear about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Carol Merna, CEO of Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, about why it’s important to shed light on domestic abuse and provide support to survivors.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 26, 2021. Our top story is about how the "Sonar Tide" sculpture outside the Peoria Civic Center is getting a big makeover. WCBU’s Tim Shelley tells us about the $45,000 restoration effort. You’ll also hear how a pair of Peoria non-profit agencies will soon join forces to bring equity-based programs to people in the East Bluff.

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.