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A preschool teacher, single mother and caregiver to her stroke-survivor mother stood inside the framed walls of what will soon be her own home Wednesday and described what it felt like to get there.

Police Chief Eric Echevarria wants to meet with women related to recent victims of gun violence at OSF HealthCare on October 22.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 25, 2021. Our top story is about how after more than 30 projects were submitted to the BUILD Peoria board this spring; the community has selected BUILD Peoria’s 2021-22 Community Project. You'll also hear from Sarah Marie Dillard of Peoria based soul-folk trio Sarah & the Underground, who says the bands new EP released on Father's Day was originally a gift for family.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 24. Our top story is about WTVP bringing on several former Peoria Journal-Star reporters and editors in its relaunch of Peoria Magazine. You’ll also hear about a Bradley University assistant professor of communication's plan to increase media literacy in Peoria. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Cory Barker about his series on adult media habits taking place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch. 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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Our top story features David Jackson, communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, discussing the upcoming Peoria Transplants Party. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts for the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Museum CEO John Morris speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the exhibit and fundraiser. Reach out to the Peoria Itoo Society for more information.

First lady Jill Biden and former first lady Laura Bush have teamed up with Nickelodeon and iCivics to create kid-friendly videos to teach a new generation of children about civics and democracy.

Sexual violence, workplace violence and harassment, self-directed harm and family violence are all areas of concern within the Illinois National Guard, and a new program led by a Peoria resident hopes to accelerate positive, lasting change and find solutions to these issues.

In a wide-ranging interview with WCBU, Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins discusses how the no-cash bail system has impacted the jail population, addressing infrastructure needs at the facility, and other issues related to county law enforcement.

COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way we view and understand the world around us. Post-lockdowns, many industries are grappling with how to regain their footing, especially those who were hit the hardest such as theatres and live performance venues.