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On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the new Scout Executive of the WD Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In a conversation with WCBU's Tim Shelley, Ben Blumenberg lays out his plan to grow scout membership in the 14-county region of the WD Boyce Council. And in part-two of Joe Deacon’s conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, she says the police department's ongoing anti-violence efforts are working to curtail incidents in the city. Plus, you’ll find out how Pekin's Reditus Laboratories is making money on COVID-19 testing, even as it remains free at testing sites, in the second part of reporter Eric Stock’s two-part series on the rise of Reditus Labs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On today’s episode, UnityPoint Health’s regional president and CEO Dr. Keith Knepp tells WCBU’s Tim Shelley how UnityPoint plans to convert the former Heddington Oaks nursing home into a major behavioral health treatment center for children and adolescents. And today is Dr. Ngozi Ezike's last day leading the Illinois Department of Public Health. Illinois Public Radio's Alex Degman looks back at the tenure of the IDPH’s outgoing director. Plus, WCBU's Hannah Alani talks one-on-one with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria's Bishop Lou Tylka about his new leadership role.

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.