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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.

On today’s episode, hear the latest installment of WCBU’s Food Trek. Host Tory Dahlhoff pops by Sous Chef in Peoria’s Warehouse District to talk about cooking with local ingredients. And you’ll hear Tim Shelley’s conversation with Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria co-founders, Robert and Kayla Moran. Plus, during the latest episode of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talks to author and former state lawmaker Jim Nowlan about some of rural Illinois' challenges.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 24. Our top story is about the 100th anniversary of Heart of Illinois United Way, in Peoria. You'll also hear from a descendent of Annie Malone, one of America’s first Black female millionaires. As part of WCBU’s “Postmark Peoria” history series, correspondent Steve Tartar interviews James Agbara Bryson about his late great aunt’s legacy … and her childhood in Peoria. 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 event organizer Jerry Kolb to talk about Time Out.

On today’s episode, Hannah Alani explores Peoria’s significant role in the Underground Railroad with Corey Curtis of the Peoria Historical Society. And you’ll learn about Peoria businesswoman, inventor, and philanthropist Annie Malone during another installment of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria with correspondent Steve Tarter. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks to event organizer Jerry Kolb about The Accidentals unique upcoming songwriters concert, “Time Out.”

On today’s episode, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association Andrew Larson explains what's top of mind for soybean farmers throughout Greater Peoria from the Russian war in Ukraine to this week's weather forecast. And you’ll hear Ethan Ham, professor of game design and department chair of Interactive Media at Bradley University talk about Bradley's growing game design program, with WCBU's Jody Holtz. Plus, Intersect Illinois CEO Dan Seals speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the new "Be in Illinois" marketing campaign aimed at corporate decision-makers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Maggie Strahan interviews Republican 93rd district candidate Travis Weaver about his candidacy. And you’ll hear about a new state bill that would incentivize electric motorcycle purchases. State legislative coordinator for the motorcycle advocacy group ABATE of Illinois Josh Witkowski talks electric motorcycles with WCBU’s Tim Shelley. Plus, WCBU reporter Hannah Alani gets an update from Pastor Irene Lewis-Wimbley, the director of the Southside Community Center - an organization that strives to improve the lives of Peorians living on the city's South Side.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher from the Peoria Ballet about their spring production of "Coppelia."This classic ballet is widely considered one of the greatest comic ballets ever staged. It follows the tale of a dancing doll created by the mysterious inventor Dr. Coppelius and is based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. New sets and costumes compliment the cast of 50 students performing alongside Ian Thatcher, who will play the role of Dr. Coppelius.Performances will take place on April 9 and 10 at Five Points Washington. For tickets and information visit Peoria Ballet.