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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 2. You’ll also hear about a Mother’s Day weekend gun buy-back program led by Greater Peoria mothers who have lost their children to gun violence. You’ll also hear about how Peoria is mapping out a plan to maximize potential federal infrastructures. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who says the Tri-County region has a better chance of landing federal dollars if requests are well-organized and backed by a community consensus. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear WCBU's Jody Holtz speak with Detective Christina Chavez and Sergeant and patrol officer Amy Dotson of the Peoria Police Department about their experiences as women in law enforcement here in the city of Peoria. And photographer and now store owner Ava Kamm talks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about purchasing and reopening the Peoria Camera Shop in Metro Centre. Plus, WCBU’s Hannah Alani speaks with five District 150 high school seniors about the book they're writing for Peoria kids.

On today’s episode, WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan interviews Republican State Senator Win Stoller about his candidacy. He is running for his first full term representing Illinois' 37th State Senate District. And former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood explains how the bipartisan infrastructure bill creates an opportunity to fund some of the Peoria area's dream projects. Plus, you’ll learn about the recent ProPublica investigation into how Illinois schools are using tickets to punish students.