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The week comes at a time of efforts to erode America's democracy, including false claims of rigged elections and the assault of the U.S. Capitol.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. First, the second of two vacant school buildings on Peoria's South Side is coming down, the latest on the demolition of the Harrison School. Then, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria explains what happens at the scene of a ShotSpotter alert.

One Pittsburgh middle school teacher is giving his black students a valuable education in social studies — and life.

Our guest this week is William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. He joined us to talk about two of their exhibits --…

Peoria City Council members have voted 9-2 to end the Public Safety Pension Fee, setting up lively discussions for alternative sources of funding. Some council members stated the city is taking a “band-aid” approach to paying nearly $400 million in fire and police pension liabilities.

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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Our top story is about the Peoria Fire Department’s annual memorial honoring firefighters who died in service. You’ll also hear about home sales in Peoria. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Ryan Cannon about what the July-September figures say about the current real estate market.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 23. Our top story is about the most prolific scorer in Bradley basketball history becoming a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. You’ll also hear about the annual Santa Claus parade organized by the Peoria Area Community Events board. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews parade co-chair Susie Stockman, who says Peoria’s Santa Claus parade is the oldest in the nation.

As of Thursday, Tazewell County and its municipalities have all approved the intergovernmental agreement for the consolidation of its emergency call…

Peoria Congressman Aaron Schock’s nomination for a National Outstanding Victim Advocacy award is going to a long-time community advocate. Martha Herm is…