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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 22. Our top story is about Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois kicking off this week’s historic Senate Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court hopeful Ketanji Brown Jackson. You’ll also hear about a push to include electric motorcycles in the framework of the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act...a monumental clean energy bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker last year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Josh Witkowski, legislative coordinator for ABATE Illinois, an organization that advocates for the rights of motorcyclists. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Rebekah Dentino and LaCora Holesome to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s production of When We Were Young and Unafraid, a play written by Sarah Treem. In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade, before the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. As the drums of a feminist revolution grow louder outside of Agnes’s tiny world, Agnes is forced to confront her own presumptions about the women she’s spent her life trying to help. Show dates are March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30pm and March 20 and 27 at 2:30pm at Corn Stock Theatre Center in Upper Bradley Park. For tickets and more information visit Corn Stock Theatre.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Colonel Rusty Ballard of Morton. He will soon become the next commander of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria. And WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks with Peoria Municipal Band director David Vroman about how the band bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic and about its upcoming 85th season. Plus, you may be noticing more robotic assistants at Peoria area hotels or restaurants these days. That’s largely due to Pringle Robotics. Director of sales Gerald Prall talks about the Peoria-based company and its future expansion plans.

The Peoria Municipal Band is back for its 85th season this summer and is planning to do a full concert lineup after shortening it last year due to COVID-19.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 23. Our top story is about the Morton school district agreeing to take steps toward better equity in its athletic programs following a Title IX complaint by former Potters softball coach Gigi MacIntosh. You’ll also hear about the Peoria Municipal band returning this summer with a full season. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews band director David Vroman about how COVID-19 affected the band … and what fans can expect ahead of the band’s 85th season. 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 Thursday, April 28. Our top story is about what one attorney calls “startling” allegations raised in lawsuits involving Reditus C-E-O Aaron Rossi. You’ll also hear about a longtime Peoria business coming back into the picture under new ownership. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Ava Kamm, a local photographer and the new owner of Peoria Camera. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, hear how Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein spoke at Peoria's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Before his speech he sat down with WCBU's Hannah Alani. You’ll hear him describe some memories of life in Europe and he reflects on the importance of never forgetting the atrocities that led to World War II. And in another installment of WCBU's food and farming series Food trek, host Tory Dahlhoff searches for the real definition of farming's biggest buzz word of the last few years: Regenerative Agriculture. Plus, Bradley University president Stephen Standifird stops by the WCBU studios to talk about how Bradley is navigating the choppy waters of higher education.

On this week's episode of Out and About host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners is joined by ballerina Jessie Williams to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s 10th Anniversary celebration, which includes a reception with a silent auction, a DJ, and dancing.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 29. You’ll also hear about the need for a Greater Peoria community-based senior center. of Peoria Public Schools students co-authoring a book about the city’s gun violence. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Woodruff Career and Technical Center students Tylynn Johnson, Ari Carachuri, Dina Brown, Taya Bates, and Lyric Johnson (no relation) about their book, “Legend for my Brother." On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley explains why most residential Ameren customers are about to see a $500 spike on their power bills. And the Peoria Park District's Mike Miller drops in to talk about the importance of forests on this Arbor Day. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by ballerina Jessie Williams to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet's 10th Anniversary Gala happening Saturday, May 14 at Five Points Washington.