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In today's episode, you'll hear from a researcher trying to cut through the noise surrounding Illinois' criminal justice reforms. And a number one best selling historical romance author living in Peoria shares more about her writing career. Plus, learn more about two major affordable housing projects planned for Peoria's near South Side.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 29th. You'll hear about the rise in COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations in the Tri-County, plus a University of Illinois professor emeritus provides his take on the role of journalism within society...and why it's on the decline.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the iconic, new and improved USS East Peoria float making a reappearance in East Peoria's Festival of Lights after 3 years in the space dock. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali talks passenger rail and policy on release of police body camera video in a fatal incident. Plus, Democratic Representative Cheri Bustos reflects on her decade-long career on Capitol Hill.

In today's episode, you'll hear from proponents and opponents on the proposed performing arts pavilion in Donovan Park. Some say it's an opportunity waiting to be seized...while other believe the location of the pavilion would pose a big issue.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new collaborative writing space now open on Peoria's West Bluff. And Yolanda Wallace talks to counselor Natasha Allen about mental health awareness on the latest episode of Mother's War On Violence. Plus, WCBU's Tim Shelley speaks with Lawrence Maushard, one of the ten candidates running for a Peoria City Council at-large seat in April's elections.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, December 16th. You'll hear where things stand with Peoria County's Auditor position, plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join host Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 15th. You'll hear about an initiative to make sure children have gifts during the holiday season, plus a new writing collaborative has opened in Peoria, and the co-founders give their take on why it was needed in the River City...and what resources they plan to offer to the community.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, January 24th. You'll hear about a new bus stop in Creve Coeur, plus what's being done to keep Illinois teachers safe from K-12 violence.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a new study from an Illinois nonprofit on regenerative agriculture. And find out why obstetrics services are disappearing from rural Illinois hospitals. Plus, an interview with Dr. James Barnett of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria's Rural Student Physician Program about the effort to keep rural health care sustainable.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, January 26th. You'll hear about a Chillicothe man who faces federal changes for the arson of the Peoria Planned Parenthood clinic, plus a new science fiction novel set in Peoria gives readers a glimpse into what the future could look like.