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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, February 27th, 2023. First, the latest on a funding gap at the Civic Center, as the City of Peoria considers a $20 million investment. Plus, hear how Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright fell in love with art in an excerpt from the Mothers' War on Violence podcast.

In today's episode, you'll hear reactions from some local artists regarding the closure of two KDB performing arts venues. And Peoria Chiefs general manager Jason Mott talks about the return of the Cardinals Caravan this weekend and the Chiefs' preparations for the upcoming season. Plus, Tiffany White of the Everett Dirksen Congressional Center is interviewed in a new episode of Postmark Peoria.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Carol Merna from Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse Carol Merna about Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Plus, Tim Shelley visits a farm in rural Roanoke that's putting goats to work. And a new episode of Out & About.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Pekin's Marigold Festival earned its name, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. And on Postmark Peoria, we'll take a look at the notorious Shelton Brothers gang that was present in Peoria during the 1930's and 1940's. Plus, Community Health Partnership of Illinois has opened a new health center in Princeville aimed at helping migrant workers and their families living near the Peoria-area.

In today's episode, you'll hear about what it's like to start a business in Peoria thanks to the Peoria Next Innovation Center. And WCBU's Joe Deacon has his monthly one on one conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, as she discusses her thoughts on the U.S Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe versus Wade. Plus, Out and About returns with a preview of the Community Children's Theatre production of Disney's Aladdin Jr., which runs July 6th through July 10th at Peoria Players Theatre.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the Elite Re-Entry program at the Peoria County Jail. And learn how the portrait of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center's founding mother was restored. Also, an update on the status of one western Illinois newspaper owned by the Peoria Journal Star's parent company. Plus, why many rural communities are putting a lot of their hopes for the future into the growing remote workforce.

In today's episode, you'll hear from state veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst with the Illinois Department of Agriculture regarding the latest on avian flu. Plus, WCBU correspondent Hannah Alani takes a trip to Vivir Wellness, Peoria's first business to offer Cryotherapy, to hear more about the practice and its benefits. And you'll get a preview on plans for a new regional health and wellness center serving rural Peoria, Fulton, and Knox counties.

On today’s episode, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter interviews Melody Warnick, the author of "This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are". The book is the Peoria Public Library's selection for the "Peoria Reads" program this year. And during another installment of WCBU’s food and farming series Food Trek, hot Tory Dahlhoff brings you a story about a pilot project at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria which aims to incorporate local organic food into its menu. Plus, you’ll revisit a conversation with WCBU’s Hannah Alani and Louis Tylka, the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.

On today's episode: OSF HealthCare is in the process of building out a $237 million Cancer Institute, where the proton beam gun will take center stage. Plus, how 3-D modeling is already helping cancer patients in Peoria, but what's needed to make it go mainstream. And an interview with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth about the new defense bill.

The Peoria Health Care Coalition is talking about the future of health insurance coverage, prompted by concerns about a possible repeal or replacement of…