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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 13. Our top story is about Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos seeking harsh punishments for the parents of 8-year-old Navin Jones. You’ll also hear about a new bill that will send mental health professionals out with Peoria police on some 911 calls. WCBU Statehouse Reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) about the need for increased mental health support. 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 22. Our top story is about how members of the public can sign a steel beam that will eventually be part of OSF HealthCare’s new $237 million Cancer Institute. You’ll also hear about efforts being made to bring more outdoor rock-climbing opportunities to central Illinois. WCBU's Jody Holtz talks to Jeff Jaramillo – a Peorian and community ambassador for “Access Fund” – as well as Andrew Staff – president of the Illinois Climbing Association – about what’s being done to boost outdoor climbing options. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s Best of episode, you’ll hear about the two Republican candidates who are running for the 37th state Senate District. Whoever comes out on top in the primary is likely to become the next state senator for parts of Woodford and Peoria counties. WCBU statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with incumbent Republican State Senator Win Stoller of Germantown Hills, and Stoller's GOP primary opponent Brett Nicklaus of Dixon. Plus, Pringle Robotics director of sales Gerald Prall will talk about the Peoria-based company and its future expansion plans.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 26. Our top story is about a "historic" amount of public safety resources heading to Peoria following the new state budget. You’ll also hear about U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) visiting Harrison School last week to present a grant for tearing down the dilapidated South Peoria building. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Bustos about her time in Congress … and why she’s not seeking another term. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

Peoria County is drawing up its first-ever flag. On today’s All Things Peoria, learn more about the Peoria County flag design contest and the student who inspired it. You’ll also learn why some top Republicans are concerned about Darren Bailey's gubernatorial campaign. Hear about a mural dedicated to civil rights pioneer C-T Vivian in his hometown. And a major new study takes a closer look at long-term ecological and geological trends in the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 12. Our top story is about new weekend hours (9-5 Saturday and Sunday) for the Peoria City-County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination and booster walk-in clinic. You’ll also hear about the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge on Peoria County schools -- and why officials believe returning to the classroom this week is the best course of action this week. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools Beth Crider about navigating school reopening amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases. 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, 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.