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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 20th. You'll hear about the ongoing negotiations for a new contract for the employees of the Peoria Public Library. Plus, decades of conservation is paying off for Illinois' Bald Eagle population.

In today's special episode, WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with each of the three Pekin mayoral candidates in the upcoming election. City council members Becky Cloyd and Dave Nutter and former Tazewell County treasurer Mary Burress are running to take over from former Mayor Mark Luft.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. You'll hear from the candidates for the upcoming Pekin mayoral election. Plus, the story of a damaged painting of OSF Healthcare's founder and its miraculous restoration.

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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start you day for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. First, you'll hear from Governor J.B. Pritzker's visit to Central Illinois to promote new investments in early childhood education. Then, several former Illinois lawmakers lost their jobs to corruption charges, find out why they didn't lost their state pensions.

In today's episode, you'll hear more about the contract talks between the Peoria Public Library and the union representing many of its employees. And learn about a new degree program at Bradley University that allows students to write the music for videogames. Plus, Mike Miller stops in to share his expert observations about changes in bald eagle nesting along the Illinois River.

In today's episode, Peoria city manager Patrick Urich explains the city's plan to help address additional capital needs at the Peoria Civic Center. And hear about Tazewell County's plans to demolish two historic buildings in Pekin to make way for a new Justice Center annex. Plus, a conversation with Peoria transplants on why they decided to make the Heart of Illinois their home for the long haul.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, February 28th. First, hear from Medina township residents opposing an annexation plan headed for the Peoria City Council. Then, hear from an instructor who offers yoga classes with a trapeze-based twist.

In today's episode, you'll hear the story of how a Black Tazewell County family filed a freedom suit in St. Louis, after they were kidnapped by gang of White men in 1827. And a three-piece band from Peoria explains how they developed their eclectic mix of punk rock, blues and grunge. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, PeoriaCon organizers Jason and Megan Johnston talk about Peoria's premiere pop culture fest.