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WCBU’s On Deck has everything you need to know for Friday, March 25. Our top story is about how students involved with the Bradley University chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals of America are raising money to attend a national conference in Orlando this summer. You’ll also hear from Colonel Rusty Ballard of Morton. He will soon become the next commander of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing 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 Chip Joyce to talk about the Peoria Players Theatre’s production of the musical “Sweet Charity.” With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity is a tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather, misadventures in the ways of love encountered by the gullible and guileless lady known as Charity Hope Valentine - "the lady of the evening" who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. “Hey Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” are just some of the well-known songs from this classic. The musical opens at Peoria Players Theatre tonight and continues with weekend performances through April 3. For tickets and information visit Peoria Players Theatre.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 8. Our top story is about Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti's take on the latest Moody's financial forecast report for Peoria. You'll also hear about the life and legacy of Peoria native and second wave feminist Betty Friedan. WCBU correspondent Steve Tartar interviews former Peoria Journal Star editor Barbara Drake about the time she interviewed Friedan in 1999, the impact of "The Feminine Mystique," Friedan's Peoria roots, and more. 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, March 9. Our top story is about how Bradley University students are getting their news about the war in Ukraine. You'll also hear about the latest on talks to restore passenger rail service from Peoria to Chicago. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Mayor Rita Ali about a big meeting she had last week with railroad and highway execs. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about WCBU reporter Maggie Strahan’s trip to Springfield, Illinois. Candidates for this year's statewide elections lined up Monday morning to get their names on the ballot in November. Maggie spoke about the upcoming race with five of the candidates running while they waited. And you’ll learn more about feminist and Peoria icon Betty Friedan during WCBU’s history series - Postmark Peoria. Plus, Dunlap High School senior Rasheedah Na’Allah has been studying racial disparities at her school. She shares what she's learned in a conversation with WCBU's Hannah Alani.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how head groundskeeper for Peoria's Dozer Park Mike Reno was on the grounds crew at the Super Bowl. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks to Reno about his multiple gigs at various Super Bowls over the past few decades. And WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle goes to the Peoria Zoo and learns what the pandemic has been like to the zoo animals and the zookeepers. Plus, WCBU’s Tim Shelley’s in-depth conversation with Western Illinois University's Dean Alexander on the increasing violence against democratic governments worldwide.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 7. Our top story is about what's driving gas prices in Peoria past $4 a gallon ... and how residents feel about the price hikes. You'll also hear about an effort to boost the agriculture technology sector in Greater Peoria. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander interviews Morton Economic Development Council CEO Leigh Ann Brown about AgTech Connect, a network she hopes will sustain the Tri-County's involvement in the rapidly growing industry. 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 student director, Maggie Sullivan and Bradley Theatre Department Chair, Scott Kanoff to talk about Bradley University Theatre's Antigone.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the director of the Center for Cybersecurity at Bradley University, Jacob Young. He tells WCBU student reporter Justin Hill that cyber-attacks would be an unlikely, but possible method for Russia to use to retaliate against the U.S. for any real or perceived interference in its conflict with Ukraine. And Brian Ludwig, the managing editor of the independently owned monthly Peoria publication, Community Word delves into Illinois’ shifting rules and regulations around placing a bet on a sporting event with WCBU’s Tim Shelley. Plus, during Out and About host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks to Bradley University Theatre Department Chair Scott Kanoff and student director Maggie Sullivan about their unique and timely production of Antigone.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 2. Our top story is about President Joe Biden's State of the Union address highlighting the work of Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) to end forced arbitration for victims of sexual harassment and violence. You'll also hear about the impact of COVID-19 on the Peoria Zoo. WCBU correspondent Mike Rundle interviews zookeepers about how the pandemic affected humans and animals alike. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.