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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.

Displays offer insight into role of judicial branch

On this week’s Out and About during Jazz Appreciation Month, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Todd Kelly and Jim Kidder about the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra, performing this Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Dingeldine Music Center.

Opinions vary sharply on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to gut affirmative action policies in higher education admissions, but Peoria-area institutions claim they don't expect much impact.

Home sales in the Peoria area during the third quarter fell 15.2% compared with the same period a year ago, but Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Robin Simpson says that figure is a little misleading.

Discussions with several of the estimated 100-150 attendees at the 90-minute open house included positive comments about the project and other concerns including traffic flow, security, environmental issues, the city's investment, and the amphitheater's impact on the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points.

The bishop who will moderate a chat between former President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discusses its theme:"Being Involved in Democracy: Taking on Responsibility Locally and Globally."

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Christell Frausto, a Peoria small business owner and member of the Greater Peoria Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.