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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 15. Our top story is about House Bill 5319, an initiative by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) to have Peoria police officers and UnityPoint Health mental health professionals co-respond to some 911 calls. You'll also hear from Peoria Public Library's deputy director Roberta Koscielski, who is retiring after 38 years. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Koscielski about her career, what it was like co-founding the city's one-book initiative, Peoria Reads, and more. 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, February 23. Our top story is about the Peoria Guild of Black Artists teaming up with Ameren Illinois to create three free sustainability-themed murals around the city. You'll also hear from a Peoria couple about how they make a living off of treasure hunting. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Robert and Kayla Moran, the "Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria," about how and why they enjoy digging up fragments of Peoria's history, and how they sell their finds online. 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, February 17. Our top story is about new data showing the growing demand for housing in Peoria’s Downtown and Warehouse District areas. You'll also hear about how “play therapy” is becoming more widely available in Greater Peoria. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews two certified play therapists about how their work helps children who may struggle with traditional talk therapy … and why play is valuable for both adults and children alike. 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, March 4. Our top story is about why U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth feel confident the Senate Judiciary Committee will approve Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court appointment. You'll also hear about the Bradley men's basketball team's hopes of winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis this weekend. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Bradley basketball coach Brian Wardle, junior guard Terry Roberts, and sophomore forward Rienk Mast ahead of the tournament. 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 16. Our top story includes updates on the unionization effort at the Campustown Peoria Starbucks, near Bradley University’s campus. You’ll also hear about how trauma-informed practice and a pay-as-you-go model are helping more Peorians access yoga. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Ramlo, founder and executive director of Soulside Healing Arts, about the nonprofit’s mission to bring yoga to all. 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, March 17. Our top story includes updates on Dr. Aaron Rossi – CEO of Pekin’s Reditus Labs – being indicted with federal tax fraud charges. You’ll also hear about how a growing number of central Illinois pork producers are working to reduce their environmental footprints. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander talks with Henry County farmer Gary Asay and Eureka pork producer Chad Leman about the steps they're taking to create more sustainable hog farms. 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, March 18. Our top story is about NBA star Shaun Livingston’s induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. You’ll also hear about the 40th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day parade. WCBU’s Hannah Alani attended the parade and interviewed dozens of participants and onlookers – including members of some of Peoria’s oldest Irish families – about what the return of the annual event means to them. 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 7. Our top story is about what's driving gas prices in Peoria past $4 a gallon ... and how residents feel about the price hikes. You'll also hear about an effort to boost the agriculture technology sector in Greater Peoria. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander interviews Morton Economic Development Council CEO Leigh Ann Brown about AgTech Connect, a network she hopes will sustain the Tri-County's involvement in the rapidly growing industry. 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, July 21, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria-area real estate market continues to perform at a record pace, with properties moving faster than ever. You'll also hear how in Peoria a minimum wage earner has to work one and a half jobs to afford a two bedroom apartment. That's according to a new report from Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Charlie Schlenker speaks with Housing Action policy director Bob Palmer, who says the central Illinois figures are better than the state average, but that's not saying much.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Civic Center is reopening its doors this weekend for the first time since the pandemic began back in March 2020. You'll also hear how the eviction moratorium is ending for renters and landlords on August 1st, nearly a year and a half after it was implemented amid the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peoria area's social safety net and court system say they've prepared for this day, but they're still not entirely sure what to expect.