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In today's episode, you'll hear about what lies ahead for the Peoria Civic Center and just how good business has been this fall. Plus, a married couple from Colorado has recently moved to Peoria to transform a school bus into their dream tiny home. You'll hear from Levi and Rachel Plouse on how and why they're doing it.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 28th. You'll hear about new affordable housing developments in the works for Peoria's south side. Plus, a Peoria author shares how she became a number one best selling author of historical romance novels and debunks some common misconceptions about the genre.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 23rd. You'll get updates on who is, and isn't running for Mayor of Pekin, plus a healthy alternative to butter could be hitting the shelves soon thanks to scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab.

In today's episode, you'll get a peak into research done by scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab on how they're developing a healthier, butter-like spread. And the demand for adult education has sky rocketed at community colleges, but what exactly is it? A look at Waubonsee Community College's current program, plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams and Dyson Ramey join Jenn Gordon to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker”.

In today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University graduate who has created a voter information app. And a University of Illinois professor emeritus provides his take on the role of journalism within society...and why it's on the decline. Plus, learn more about a married photographer couple from China who recently moved to Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 30th. You'll hear how the 41st annual Greater Peoria Farm show is going, plus a new voter information app spearheaded by a Bradley University graduate aims to make the research behind the ballot a little easier.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 1st. You'll hear about a Peoria food donation drive that had a record breaking year, plus in a rare instance of bipartisanship, the Illinois Secretary of State-Elect has asked his defeated opponent to serve on the transition team.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a film celebrating Peoria's shoe-shine legend George Manias. And WCBU's Collin Schopp seeks out the Peoria area's hardcore World Cup watchers. You'll also hear from a 90-year-old graduating college this weekend. Plus, members of the Peoria Ballet join Jenn Gordon on Out and About to talk about this year's production of "The Nutcracker."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, December 13th. You'll hear about Representative Cheri Bustos, who sat down with WCBU's Tim Shelley to talk about some of the highlights of her decade-long career. Plus, A freshman lawmaker in central Illinois may get a head start on his legislative career. Illinois House-representative elect Bill Hauter tells reporter Eric Stock he's seeking the appointment to replace veteran lawmaker Keith Sommer for the last few days of his term.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 21st. You'll hear about the sale of the Peoria Labor Temple, plus a program that aims to help and support children ages 0-5 and their families through childhood trauma at no cost.