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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.

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.