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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, February 5, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria's inaugural Community…

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 10, 2020. Our top story is about how the peak of the Geminid…

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Our top story is about how pregnant women may be more hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You'll hear from one doctor who says women should make sure they're making informed decisions on the risks and benefits. You'll also hear how nurses are the behind-the-scenes heroes during the Coronavirus pandemic, working tirelessly to fight the spread of the virus and care for patients for more than 15 months. WCBU student reporter Jordan Mead brings us some of their stories.

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.