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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 16. Our top story includes updates on the unionization effort at the Campustown Peoria Starbucks, near Bradley University’s campus. You’ll also hear about how trauma-informed practice and a pay-as-you-go model are helping more Peorians access yoga. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Ramlo, founder and executive director of Soulside Healing Arts, about the nonprofit’s mission to bring yoga to all. 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, March 17. Our top story includes updates on Dr. Aaron Rossi – CEO of Pekin’s Reditus Labs – being indicted with federal tax fraud charges. You’ll also hear about how a growing number of central Illinois pork producers are working to reduce their environmental footprints. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander talks with Henry County farmer Gary Asay and Eureka pork producer Chad Leman about the steps they're taking to create more sustainable hog farms. 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 Friday, March 11. Our top story is about a Peoria Avant's location using a robot to seat patrons. You'll also hear about why childhood vaccination rates plummeted during the pandemic ... and what local health leaders are doing to combat the problem. WGLT's Sarah Nardi interviews Scott Barrows and Elise Albers of OSF HealthCare about their plan to use data and AI-drive mobile clinics to boost childhood vaccinations. 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 Friday, March 18. Our top story is about NBA star Shaun Livingston’s induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. You’ll also hear about the 40th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day parade. WCBU’s Hannah Alani attended the parade and interviewed dozens of participants and onlookers – including members of some of Peoria’s oldest Irish families – about what the return of the annual event means to them. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

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On today’s episode, Soulside Healing Arts founder and executive director Hannah Ramlo talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about breaking down barriers in the community to make yoga more accessible for all. And on this week's episode of WCBU's food and farming series Food Trek, Tory Dahlhoff tells you about the challenges farmers face when they go organic. Plus, a contributor to the Community Word newspaper warns that Central Illinois summers are warming - and action is needed now.

On today’s episode, Nona Buster, treasurer of the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin, talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the ACT's new downtown Pekin location. And WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander goes to the 2022 Morton Economic Development Council Symposium... to speak with Morton EDC CEO Leigh Ann Brown about the "Mission Morton" plan. Plus, WCBU’s Steve Tarter learns about the history of Internet data privacy and what comes next, in a conversation with Bradley University interactive media professor Ed Lamoureux.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 3. Our top story is about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra swapping its upcoming "Russian Wonders" program with a new concert called "Unity with Ukraine." You'll also hear about the 'Super' side hustle of the Dozer Park groundskeeper. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Mike Reno about his annual gig helping landscape and upkeep Super Bowl football fields. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Tim Shelley brings details from the Peoria Police Community Relations Committee's Public Health Youth Resources Town Hall meeting that occurred on Thursday night. And OSF's Dr. John Vozenilek explains how blockchain technology could improve healthcare data management, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by Chip Joyce to talk about the Peoria Players Theatre’s production of the musical “Sweet Charity.”

WCBU’s On Deck has everything you need to know for Monday, March 28. Our top story is about how broadband access can get spotty pretty quickly once you head outside of city lines. A group in Tazewell County is looking to rectify that. You’ll also hear from Corn market expert Collin Waters. He talks to WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about how the conflict in Ukraine is impacting global agricultural markets. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.