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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Our top story is about how the city of Pekin is studying downtown parking improvements along Court Street. You'll also hear how a truck driver shortage is impacting the industry and the wider economy. WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talks with Thomas Nestler, coordinator of the truck driving training program at Illinois Valley Community College.

In today's episode, WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce's Joshua Gunn and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council's Chris Setti about the Greater Peoria 2030 initiative. And hear how the site of the first town legally founded by African-Americans in the U.S. is now a national park. Plus, one author explains why he believes the Midwest is the country's most underrated region.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 3rd. First, hear from Peoria Heights and political leaders about $2 million of federal funds coming for road reconstruction. Then, highlights from Out and About, as we learn more about the Chillicothe Player's upcoming production of Romance in D.

In today's episode, you'll hear the next steps for Tazewell County's downtown Pekin developments after last week's Pekin City Council meeting. And learn how one Peoria company is playing a key role in the development of Rivian's Amazon cargo vans. Plus, an update on Illinois Central College's Cradle to Career initiative as it heads to Peoria's South Side.

In today's episode, you'll hear more about the renovation work happening at Peoria City Hall. And learn about the Peoria Park District's drone light show coming to the River City this summer. Plus, a Peoria-area mom explains why her young daughters launched a neurodiverse kid art shop.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. First, the Peoria Park District has a one of a kind show coming to the River City this year. Then, hear from the Peoria Police Department and their ongoing initiative to recruit more women in law enforcement.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. First, the Cradle to Career Initiative at Illinois Central College prepares for a survey to find out what Peoria's families need. Then, all the details of renovations restoring the outside of the Peoria's historic city hall.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 14th. You'll hear how Valentine's Day may stir up feelings other than love for some people, plus the California-based company Advantage Communications is now bringing speech and debate programs to Peoria Public Schools students.

In today's episode, WCBU student reporter Isabela Nieto visits with the award-winning Peoria Public Schools speech team. And a new book takes a look at what Black Americans have said about Abraham Lincoln. Plus, Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford explains what climate change means for this state...and the impacts we're already seeing.

In today's episode, Democratic congressman Eric Sorensen discusses his policy priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. And a look into why some indicted lawmakers still claim state retirement benefits. Plus, hear why the new Heart of Illinois Wine Trail could become an agritourism draw for the region.