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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Our top story is about how back to school season is here and WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez is talking with groups in the Peoria area helping with school essentials. You'll also hear how some Amazon jobs will be full-time and come with benefits. But the web-based retail giant will also hire independent contractors through its Amazon Flex program. WCBU’s Hannah Alani speaks with labor lawyer and University of Illinois professor Michael LeRoy about what these gig economy delivery jobs might look like.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 7, 2021. Our top story is about how Mayor John Kahl says steps taken by East Peoria last year to address the impact of COVID-19 have the city in a good financial position now. You'll also hear how as COVID-19 restrictions are finally rolling back, things like working in the office or eating out with friends are becoming commonplace again. But that's causing anxiety for some. UnityPoint's Erin Osborn talks about "return to normal" anxiety.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 5, 2021. Our top story is about how Governor JB Pritzker will require indoor masking for all schools this fall. You'll also hear how the Peoria Art Guild and the Arts Alliance of Illinois are teaming up for their campaign "Vax to Get Back." Artists from across Illinois are creating pieces that encourage the public to get the vaccine. Peoria artist Hattie Lee wants to use her creativity to encourage more people to get the shot. She talks with WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez about how she wants to be part of the change.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Our top story is about how nearly mid-way through the home season, the Peoria Chiefs' attendance numbers are down around 80 percent from their recent yearly average. But general manager Jason Mott says there's no cause for alarm.You'll also hear how movie theaters have been experiencing hardships for quite some time now, and the pandemic certainly hasn't helped. WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter talks with Bradley Professor Cory Barker about the current state of cinemas.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Our top story is about how residents of the historic Bishop Hill community northwest of Peoria are calling on the state to make needed repairs to its properties there. You'll also hear from Dave Koehler who has represented Peoria since 2006 in the State Senate, where he serves as assistant majority leader. The new legislative maps mean he would also represent parts of Bloomington-Normal. WCBU’s Christine Hatfield speaks with Koehler about how he'd bring the cities together as part of his work.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Our top story is about how a century-old Peoria social club may soon be on the move to a new downtown location. You'll also hear from Charles and LaDonna Bobbitt who may be Peoria's most prolific postcard collectors. With a collection of more than 1200 postcards from the River City, the Bobbitts have even published a book featuring some of their favorites. WCBU's Steve Tarter speaks with the couple about their collection and the future of postcards in the modern day.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 12, 2021. Our top story is about how a burglary last week at a downtown Peoria gun store has heightened police concerns about the number of illegal firearms on the streets and increasing gun violence in the city. You'll also hear how a six-year-old boy is capturing the hearts of many in Peoria by doing the unexpected: working at a South Peoria road construction site. The workers on Western Avenue have taken King Brownlee under their wing after the youth expressed interest in their trade.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 30. Our top story is about Pekin Mayor and State Rep. Mark Luft rejecting a campaign donation from Reditus Labs, whose CEO faces tax fraud charges. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University student chapter of the Association for Latino Professionals of America is helping one first-generation student thrive. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Bradley junior Naomi Barranco about breaking down barriers associated with being a first-generation American, and the first person in her family to attend college. 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 1. Our top story covers Thursday’s bond hearing for Stephanie Jones and Brandon Walker, the parents of an 8-year-old boy whose death this week was ruled a homicide. You’ll also hear about the Bradley University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter speaks with recent retirees John Amdall and Gary Nelson about how OLLI has helped them find new ways to grow in retirement. 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, May 4. Our top story is about local reactions to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 landmark abortion case, “Roe vs. Wade.” You’ll also hear about the six Democrats running to replace Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the newly drawn Illinois 17th District. Last night, those six Democrats participated in a candidate forum co-moderated by WCBU’s Tim Shelley. WCBU’s Hannah Alani covers the forum. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.