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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 28. Our top story is about "The Long and Winding Road," a set of upcoming performances in which local musicians will perform the Beatles' seminal album "Let It Be," and select solos. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is fighting human trafficking and helping survivors. In a conversation with WCBU's Jody Holtz, the center's CEO Carol Merna explains what human trafficking is, recent Peoria cases, and how bystanders can look for "red flags" to help save a life. 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, January 25. Our top story is about the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education's vote on a new modified balanced calendar. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's two minor league sports franchises were left out of COVID-19 pandemic relief money. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Chiefs GM Jason Mott and Peoria Rivermen COO Bart Rogers about their respective financial woes - and a potential new pot of federal money. 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, January 20. Our top story is about a the current COVID-19 surge in Greater Peoria, and what Gov. JB Pritzker had to say at the state level. You’ll also hear from Peoria City-County Health Department administrator Monica Hendrickson. As part of WCBU's five-part series on COVID-19 in the Tri-County, Joe Deacon interviews Hendrickson about how she's handling her role in the current surge - and what burnout is like among contact tracers and other healthcare workers. 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, January 31st. Our top story features economic leaders from areas around LaSalle and Ottawa, who say a train connection between Peoria and Chicago would bring many benefits to their areas. You’ll also hear about what Peoria native and University of Illinois alum Kendrick Green's first year in the NFL was like. In a conversation with WCBU's Hannah Alani, Green shares stories from his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and talks about what he misses most about central Illinois. 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, February 1. Our top story includes an update from the National Weather Service's Lincoln, Ill.-based meteorologist about what to expect from this week's winter storm. You'll also hear about how the Illinois Department of Transportation is preparing a fleet of hundreds of snow plow operators to tackle the roads this week in anticipation of heavy snowfall. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews IDOT Region 4 Director Matthew Vitner about what it's like to operate a snow plow during inclement weather ... and what the general public can do to ensure the safety of snow plow operators. 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 3. Our top stories include Peoria and Tazewell county winter storm updates, as well as a look at what Gov. JB Pritzker promised in his State of the State address. You'll also hear about how Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike is feeling as we approach the three-year anniversary of the first stay-at-home order. In an interview with WBEZ's Alex Degman, Ezike describes her reflections on the last couple years while sharing an optimistic outlook on the future fight against COVID-19. 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, February 4. Our top story is about conditions at the Peoria International Airport following this week’s two-wave snowstorm. You'll also hear State Senators Dave Koehler — a Democrat from Peoria — and Win Stoller — a Republican from Germantown Hills — react to Gov. JB Pritzker‘s budget proposal. WCBU’s Maggie Strahan interviewed both lawmakers earlier this week following Pritzker‘s annual State of the State address. 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, August 23, 2021. Our top story is about how it's national minority organ donation month and WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez talks with Gift of Hope and a Peoria mother. You'll also hear how when a former neuroscientist saw unmet needs in her Center Bluff neighborhood, she offered up her garage as a place where kids could gather safely and express themselves artistically. Three years later, that's grown into the Community House Network, offering everything from job skills training to 12-step addiction treatment programs for her neighborhood.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Our top story is about how Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of an additional $327 million in energy assistance funds for low-income families. You’ll also hear how after a large fight broke out at Peoria High School last Friday, students were back in class yesterday. WCBU’s Tim Shelley spoke with Peoria Public Schools superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat about what the district is doing to avoid similar disruptions moving forward.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 1, 2021. Our top story is about how the Illinois State Museum is temporarily shutting down some exhibits at Dickson Mounds in Fulton County. You’ll also hear how it's been more than a year-and-a-half since the Peoria Rivermen played their last hockey game. But the team is now just two weeks away from opening the new season, with the home opener at Carver Arena to follow on October 22nd. Reporter Joe Deacon talks with Rivermen owner Bart Rogers about returning from the long layoff.