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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.

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.