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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 10. Our top story is about Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria's plan to curb violence in 2022. You’ll also hear about a new COVID-19-inspired book published by a Bradley University professor. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Paul Gullifor about his new children's book entitled "Where Have All the Smiles Gone?" 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 11. Our top story is about a foreign investment giving a big boost to a Peoria-based whiskey distillery. You’ll also hear about a local organization aimed at support women-owned businesses. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Francine Hinrickson about the vision behind her 1-year-old organization, "Founding Females," and her plans for the upcoming year. 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 24. Our top story is about WTVP bringing on several former Peoria Journal-Star reporters and editors in its relaunch of Peoria Magazine. You’ll also hear about a Bradley University assistant professor of communication's plan to increase media literacy in Peoria. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Cory Barker about his series on adult media habits taking place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch. 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 27. Our top story is about Peoria's health and education leaders urging students, teachers and staff to continue classroom masking - regardless of the outcome of an ongoing effort to block Illinois schools from enforcing mask mandates. You’ll also hear about escalating tensions between Russia and world powers including the United States as Vladimir Putin mobilizes forces along the Ukrainian border. In a conversation with WCBU's Joe Deacon, Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director Angela Weck breaks down the situation abroad. 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 21. Our top story is about the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s pivot from showing blockbuster movies to only screening the classics. You’ll also hear about how the COVID-19 pandemic is straining hospitals and healthcare providers that serve rural populations. Eric Stock interviews Emily Whitson, Chief Operating Officer at Hopedale Medical Center in Tazewell County. 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 18. Our top story brings you a local expert's tips on how to protect your car throughout this season of winter weather. You’ll also hear from Dr. Ben Kemp, an ER physician and one of the directors of OSF Healthcare's emergency department. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Kemp about what COVID-19 looks like inside OSF, healthcare worker burnout and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Tuesday, January 4. Our top story is about snow and ice removal efforts following this weekend’s snow storm. You’ll also hear about the Center for Youth and Family Services’ COVID-19 relief program. WBCU’s Jody Holtz interviews CYFS Community Development director Jeff Turnbull and Program Director for Community Volunteerism Jenny Lee about the center’s 2022 plans for helping those in need. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 7. Our top story is about conditions inside Unity Point and OSF Healthcare as the county's ICU bed availability falls to 11%. You’ll also hear about how December was an exceptionally warm month for the state. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford about why that's symptomatic of the long-term trend of warming winters. 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, February 7. Our top story is about how last week’s winter snow storm affected one family-owned towing company. You'll also hear about a new book recently published by Methodist College professor Joel Shoemaker. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews the Peoria author about how the novella explores sexuality and religion in a light-hearted manner. 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, October 27, 2021. Our top story is about the Peoria Fire Department’s annual memorial honoring firefighters who died in service. You’ll also hear about home sales in Peoria. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Ryan Cannon about what the July-September figures say about the current real estate market.