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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.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how Valentine’s Day 2019 changed one Peoria family forever. Marni Rora opens up about the 3-year anniversary of the murder of her niece Kayla Fannon. And CityLink’s general manager speaks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the mass transit service's new routes and planned infrastructure improvements coming this spring. Plus, you’ll learn more about Easterseals' upcoming community rally, and how it will benefit kids with special needs.

On today’s episode, Central Illinois Friends executive director Deric Kimler shares his take on the latest breakthrough in the treatment of HIV. And you’ll learn about how a new behavioral health co-responder is going out on calls with Galesburg police officers. Plus, you’ll hear from Angela Weck, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director and affiliate instructor of political science and international affairs at Bradley University. She gives her analysis of the unfolding geopolitical crisis in Ukraine.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, February 25th. Our top story includes a conversation between WCBU’s Tim Shelley and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Quad Cities) about the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. You'll also hear about a police/mental health “co-responder” model in Galesburg. 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 Monday, February 28th. Our top story is about a proposed agreement that would continue intergovernmental oversight of Peoria's historic Springdale Cemetery. You'll also hear about racially-motivated murders that took place in Central Illinois. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews African American Midwest assistant producer Hannah Rea about her latest project. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, assistant producer Hannah Rea of The African American Midwest, talks about how and why the digital history hub is documenting Midwestern racially-motivated killings. And WCBU’s Joe Deacon explores whether or not Black History Month actually limits acknowledgement of Black achievements, through conversations with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Bradley University Athletic Director Chris Reynolds, and Everley Davis of the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Plus, you’ll hear about a theatrical production commissioned on the life of the late U-S Senator and Pekin Native, Everett Dirksen.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 1. Our top story is about the Tri-County's COVID-19 data trends amid Gov. JB Pritzker's decision to drop a statewide indoor mask mandate. You'll also hear about a big win for the Artistic Community Theater of Pekin. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews ACT treasurer Nona Buster about the theater's new location -- the organization's first permanent home in 20 years. 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 23. Our top story is about the Peoria Guild of Black Artists teaming up with Ameren Illinois to create three free sustainability-themed murals around the city. You'll also hear from a Peoria couple about how they make a living off of treasure hunting. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Robert and Kayla Moran, the "Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria," about how and why they enjoy digging up fragments of Peoria's history, and how they sell their finds online. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

The Heritage Ensemble has been hard at work tearing down walls and building bridges between all people since 1999 in Peoria. The music group exists to celebrate the culture and history of African Americans through music, specifically negro spirituals that were born out of one of the darkest times in American history: slavery.