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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 28, 2021. Our top story is about the Alpha Phi Alpha’s annual Fatherhood Breakfast, a free event taking place this weekend. You’ll also hear Mayor Rita Ali discuss her latest initiatives for the city, as well as resident feedback regarding the city’s $37 million in federal pandemic relief funding.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 16. Our top story covers the ongoing effect of supply chain issues as holiday shopping ramps up. You’ll also hear about the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, a new state agency focused exclusively on gun violence. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith speaks with agency head Chris Patterson, in Chicago.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 18. Our top story delves into winter weather safety and the ins and outs of operating a snowplow. You’ll also hear about efforts to attract and expand the biomanufacturing and biotechnology industries in the Peoria area. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Peoria BioMade's new executive director Vivian Standifird.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 30. Our top story is about flu rates rising as the weather turns colder. You’ll also hear about a lifelong Peorian’s journey to find the city’s namesake Native American tribe. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Jo Lakota about meeting modern-day Peorian Indians in Oklahoma.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Our top story is about the Citizen’s Utility Board’s new guidebook aimed at helping renters manage utility costs while finding ways to go greener. Student reporter Olivia Streeter talked to Jim Chilsen about how the guide can help renters save money.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 1. Our top story is about the COVID-19 vaccination dose for 5 to 11-year-olds. You’ll also hear from Charles Bell, an Illinois State University professor. Sarah Nardi interviewed Bell about his recent book, “Suspended: Punishment, Violence, and the Failure of School Safety.”

Active COVID-19 cases in the Tri-County have reached the highest level in the past 12 weeks.

Eight states voted on Tuesday. California Democrats look like they will avoid getting shut out of key House races. Republican John Cox got on the ballot for governor to face Democrat Gavin Newsom.

Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.

In an interview with WBEZ, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx explains why her office suddenly dropped charges against the actor.