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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 3. Our top story is about “RISE” grant funding for Greater Peoria businesses affected by COVID-19. You’ll also hear about how Illinois has millions earmarked for gun violence prevention ... but so far, nothing’s been spent. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith breaks down the challenges facing community groups vying for federal violence prevention funds. 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, February 16. Our top story is about the upcoming resettlement of some Afghan refugees in Kewanee, an Illinois town about 50 miles from Peoria. You'll also hear about Peoria harm reduction nonprofit JOLT Foundation’s recent move across town. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews JOLT Director Chris Schaffner about the group’s move into a larger building closer to the geographic center of Peoria. Schaffner describes the growing importance of JOLT’s services at a time when opiate-related overdose deaths are skyrocketing. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how as drug overdose deaths skyrocket, harm reduction services in Peoria are growing to meet the need. WCBU’s Hannah Alani talks to JOLT Foundation director Chris Schaffner about the harm reduction nonprofit's expansion in Peoria. And Junior Achievement of Central Illinois’ Mary Pille tells WCBU’s Jody Holtz how a new grant will allow the educational nonprofit to expand. Plus, Joe Deacon takes a deep dive into Peoria Public Schools' Black history curriculum.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with the new U.S. attorney for central Illinois and his plans in Peoria. Also, Joe Deacon talks with Bradley athletics director Chris Reynolds. And Hannah Alani gets out to do some cross-country skiing.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 9. Our top story is about a bill sponsored by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) that could add more protections for victims of sexual assault and harassment. You'll also hear about a volunteer effort to re-popularize cross-country skiing in Peoria. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Brett Beachler and Ken Beckler about why they love the sport so much. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, a group of Bradley University PR students used their senior capstone project to raise awareness about the dangers of the fast fashion industry. Plus, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is expanding its therapeutic foster care program to the Peoria area for the first time. And catching up with Canton High School football legend Boomer Grigsby.

On today's episode, you'll hear about economic developments in Delavan, thanks in part to a booming cannabis business. Plus, a Peoria librarian writes a book that examines both sexuality and religion in a lighthearted, amusing way. And an interview with Gregory Harris, the new U.S. attorney for central Illinois.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 10. Our top story is about a spike in catalytic converter thefts in East Peoria. You'll also hear about the dangers of the "fast fashion' industry. WCBU's Olivia Streeter interviewed Bradley University public relations student Anna Wasko about her recent award-winning capstone project, which explores the ways in which fast fashion hurts the environment ... and the humans who make the clothing. 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 Tuesday, February 15. Our top story is about House Bill 5319, an initiative by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) to have Peoria police officers and UnityPoint Health mental health professionals co-respond to some 911 calls. You'll also hear from Peoria Public Library's deputy director Roberta Koscielski, who is retiring after 38 years. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Koscielski about her career, what it was like co-founding the city's one-book initiative, Peoria Reads, and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how Peoria area law enforcement officers are seeing a major uptick in automobile catalytic converter thefts, and what they’re doing about it. And WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with retiring Peoria Public Library deputy director Roberta Koscielski about her legacy, including how library staff were trained to administer naloxone. Plus, you’ll hear about an upcoming conference aimed at repositioning rural communities for the future by capitalizing on trends like remote work.