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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.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the state of craft cannabis in Illinois. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali stops in for her monthly conversation. Plus, a Peoria transplant explains how she went from newcomer to business owner in just over a year.

On this week's episode of Out and About, actors Tommy Rosecrans and Lindsey Griffith join WCBU's Jody Holtz in the studio to talk about Chillicothe Player’s upcoming production of 'Romance in D.'

In today's episode, you'll hear how plans for a new Washington brewpub are still on, despite some delays. And find out why one Morton book club is revisiting the classics you were forced to read in school. Plus on Out and About, actors with the Chillicothe Players talk about their upcoming production of 'Romance in D.'

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 6th. First, hear what the Peoria Park District has planned for more than $800,000 in new state funds. Then, the story of Peoria Production Solutions partnership with Bloomington-based electric automaker Rivian.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 9th, 2023. First, the Metamora High School Boys Basketball team is looking to take the next step, after placing second in the state last year. Then, hear about the Cornstock Theater's latest production: She Kills Monsters.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, Yolanda Wallace speaks to clinical director Sara Runyon from the Center for Prevention of Abuse about their Safe from the Start program, which helps children ages 5 and under and their families deal with trauma after witnessing community violence.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the Illinois Department of Transportation, with an update on the construction work for many of the area's Illinois River bridges this summer. Plus, Daylight Saving Time is on the way to disturb your sleep, hear how the change also impacts those living with dementia and the people who care for them. Finally, the curtain rises on the latest Cornstock Theater production, learn more about their production of She Kills Monsters.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 13th, 2023. First, the latest as the City of Peoria considers a contract renewal with the company that runs ShotSpotter. Then, hear from a Peoria meteorologist with his predictions for the 2023 agricultural forecast.