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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Our top story is about how pregnant women may be more hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You'll hear from one doctor who says women should make sure they're making informed decisions on the risks and benefits. You'll also hear how nurses are the behind-the-scenes heroes during the Coronavirus pandemic, working tirelessly to fight the spread of the virus and care for patients for more than 15 months. WCBU student reporter Jordan Mead brings us some of their stories.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 18. Our top story is about the Clean Water Foundation’s upcoming celebration on April 25. You’ll also hear about how increases in global coffee exports are creating tough challenges for local roasters in Greater Peoria. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews the teams at Leaves ‘n Beans, CxT Roasting Company, and Thirty Thirty Coffee Co. about how price hikes are affecting everything from bulk ordering to production to the cost of a cup. 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 Thursday, April 14. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about what this year’s construction season is going to look like. WCBU's Tim Shelley speaks with IDOT District 3 engineer Kensil Garnett to get an update on the status of some of the most prominent projects happening around the region...and how to look out for workers in those work zones. 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, April 15. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about the uncertain future of the Peoria Rivermen hocket team. WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with team owner Bart Rogers and the Peoria Civic Center’s Rik Edgar about challenges facing the team’s long-term relationship with its current landlord. 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, April 20. Our top story is about Bradley University receiving $850,000 in the upcoming federal budget to support and expand nurse training programs on the Hilltop. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s Natural Fiber Welding recently closed on an $85 million funding round. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Natural Fiber Welding founder and CEO Luke Haverhals about how the money will help launch the company into bigger markets. 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, March 21. Our top story is about “Match Day” at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria. You’ll also hear about the life, legacy, and bipartisan philosophy of Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg profiles Durbin ahead of the East Saint Louis native’s biggest task yet … chairing this week’s Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings. 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 Tuesday, March 22. Our top story is about Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois kicking off this week’s historic Senate Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court hopeful Ketanji Brown Jackson. You’ll also hear about a push to include electric motorcycles in the framework of the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act...a monumental clean energy bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker last year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Josh Witkowski, legislative coordinator for ABATE Illinois, an organization that advocates for the rights of motorcyclists. 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, March 23. Our top story is about the Morton school district agreeing to take steps toward better equity in its athletic programs following a Title IX complaint by former Potters softball coach Gigi MacIntosh. You’ll also hear about the Peoria Municipal band returning this summer with a full season. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews band director David Vroman about how COVID-19 affected the band … and what fans can expect ahead of the band’s 85th season. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.