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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 19. Our top story is about Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi’s first public statement following his federal tax fraud indictment. You’ll also hear about how an Irish music ensemble is coming to Peoria. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Celtic Woman singer Muirgen O’Mahoney ahead of the group’s performance tonight at the Peoria Civic Center. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 15. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about the uncertain future of the Peoria Rivermen hocket team. WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with team owner Bart Rogers and the Peoria Civic Center’s Rik Edgar about challenges facing the team’s long-term relationship with its current landlord. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 20. Our top story is about Bradley University receiving $850,000 in the upcoming federal budget to support and expand nurse training programs on the Hilltop. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s Natural Fiber Welding recently closed on an $85 million funding round. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Natural Fiber Welding founder and CEO Luke Haverhals about how the money will help launch the company into bigger markets. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Jacob Roberts and Jennifer Davis of the Peoria Public Library tell WCBU’s Jody Holtz about “Bookmarked," a new Peoria youth book club that is tackling difficult books, including so-called banned books. And you’ll learn how Greater Peoria is positioning itself to lead in agricultural innovation. WCBU correspondent Tm Alexander goes to the first Ag-Tech Connect Session to talk to Morton Economic Development Council chief executive officer Leigh Ann Brown about Ag-Tech Connect and the regional collaborations and she hopes spring from it. Plus, you'll hear about State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth's legislation aimed at improving school lunches.

On today’s episode, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali joins WCBU’s Joe Deacon in the studio to talk about the prospect of bringing rail service back to Peoria. And director of the Peoria Humane Society, Kitty Yanko talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) animal shelter and the Peoria Humane Society. Plus, reporter Eric Stock has the first in a two-part series on the sudden rise of Reditus Laboratories in Pekin.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 10. Our top story is about Peoria's uptick in homelessness following the end of an eviction moratorium. You'll also hear about the Peoria's downward trending crime stats and updates on local job growth. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Mayor Rita Ali in a quick-hit state of the city conversation. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Golden State Warriors basketball executive and retired NBA player Shaun Livingston about taking his place in the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. And you'll learn how some Central Illinois hog farmers are working to make their operations more sustainable. Plus, the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute in Peoria chief financial and operating officer Becky Burns, and Dr. Jonathan Roberts, BCDI associate director for medicine and research, sit down for a conversation with WCBU’s Hannah Alani.

On today’s episode, Jody Holtz speaks with Carl Anderson and Dr. Lynnsey Lambrecht - two professors teaching a new songwriting course at Bradley University. And you’ll learn about Peoria’s distillery legacy in a conversation with WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander and former Peoria Historical Society president Bernie Drake. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks to Rebekah Dentino and LaCora Holesome about the Corn Stock Theatre's latest show When We Were Young and Unafraid.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 21. Our top story is about “Match Day” at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria. You’ll also hear about the life, legacy, and bipartisan philosophy of Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg profiles Durbin ahead of the East Saint Louis native’s biggest task yet … chairing this week’s Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU’s On Deck has everything you need to know for Thursday, March 24. Our top story is about how the Peoria Public Library has its first artist-in-residence working now at the McClure Branch. You’ll also hear OSF HealthCare's Dr. John Vozenilek talking to WCBU's Tim Shelley about how blockchain technology could be used in healthcare data management. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.