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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, December 3. Our top story is about booster shots for Peorians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You’ll also hear about Blanks Evergreen Acres, a Christmas tree farm in Creve Coeur. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Mike Blanks about how the family-owned tree farm bounced back this season after closing in 2020 due to COVID-19. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Wednesday, December 22. Our top story is about the low probability for a “White Christmas” this year. You’ll also hear more about the newly formed Office of Firearm Violence Prevention. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews office director Chris Patterson about how he will work with locally-based advisory councils to dole out $250 million to community-based anti-violence efforts over the next three years. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, December 20. Our top story is about OSF Healthcare’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new headquarters in downtown Peoria. You’ll also hear about one man’s job studying ducks. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks ecologist Josh Osborn about his work, and what we can learn from decades of waterfowl migration data. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.