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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, April 27th, 2023. First, hear from Bradley students with concerns about the campus response to a Tuesday night bomb threat. Then, home sales are down from this time last year in Greater Peoria, WCBU's Joe Deacon learns more from the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.

Four Illinois community health centers are receiving a combined $4.9 million in federal grants to provide services in areas where there are barriers to…

Many are giving pause to pay respect to Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Her service to the State of Illinois spanned more than three decades…

Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis have written a portrait of the city that saw John F. Kennedy's death firsthand. In those years, they say, Dallas was a roiling stew of superpatriotism and Communist paranoia — and, above all, distrust of the president.

Mother's War On Violence host Yolanda Wallace speaks with Marcola Owens, Erin Layne, Robbie Criss, and Lorenzo Rayford about the work of Peoria's R3 program - the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program funded by recreational cannabis revenues.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 17. Our top story is about new data showing the growing demand for housing in Peoria’s Downtown and Warehouse District areas. You'll also hear about how “play therapy” is becoming more widely available in Greater Peoria. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews two certified play therapists about how their work helps children who may struggle with traditional talk therapy … and why play is valuable for both adults and children alike. 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 Monday, July 12, 2021. Our top story is about how a burglary last week at a downtown Peoria gun store has heightened police concerns about the number of illegal firearms on the streets and increasing gun violence in the city. You'll also hear how a six-year-old boy is capturing the hearts of many in Peoria by doing the unexpected: working at a South Peoria road construction site. The workers on Western Avenue have taken King Brownlee under their wing after the youth expressed interest in their trade.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 13. Our top story is about Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos seeking harsh punishments for the parents of 8-year-old Navin Jones. You’ll also hear about a new bill that will send mental health professionals out with Peoria police on some 911 calls. WCBU Statehouse Reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) about the need for increased mental health support. 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, January 12. Our top story is about new weekend hours (9-5 Saturday and Sunday) for the Peoria City-County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination and booster walk-in clinic. You’ll also hear about the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge on Peoria County schools -- and why officials believe returning to the classroom this week is the best course of action this week. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools Beth Crider about navigating school reopening amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Peoria Artist Jaci Musec joins Jenn Gordon to talk about her exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library now through the end of October. “Begin Where You Are” is a vibrant, playful, thoughtful, radical and true introspective into the life of a modern Peoria artist. Learn more about Jaci and her show here: Jaci Musec