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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 23. Our top story is about the Peoria Guild of Black Artists teaming up with Ameren Illinois to create three free sustainability-themed murals around the city. You'll also hear from a Peoria couple about how they make a living off of treasure hunting. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Robert and Kayla Moran, the "Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria," about how and why they enjoy digging up fragments of Peoria's history, and how they sell their finds online. 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 Friday, March 18. Our top story is about NBA star Shaun Livingston’s induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. You’ll also hear about the 40th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day parade. WCBU’s Hannah Alani attended the parade and interviewed dozens of participants and onlookers – including members of some of Peoria’s oldest Irish families – about what the return of the annual event means to them. 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, January 25. Our top story is about the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education's vote on a new modified balanced calendar. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's two minor league sports franchises were left out of COVID-19 pandemic relief money. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Chiefs GM Jason Mott and Peoria Rivermen COO Bart Rogers about their respective financial woes - and a potential new pot of federal money. 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 6, 2021. Our top story is about how more than two years after breaking ground, the Illinois Air National Guard has its new fire station at Peoria International Airport. You’ll also hear how as Peoria’s Spanish-speaking immigrant population grows, a local business owner wants to preserve Hispanic and Latino culture by teaching children traditional dance. Maria Miranda is the director of Peoria Folklore Ballet. She talks with WCBU’s Hannah Alani about her efforts.

A former grocery store on Knoxville Avenue has been transformed into a new medical facility that will start welcoming patients later this month.OSF…

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Beth Johnson joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the History Walking Tours offered throughout the summer by the Peoria Historical Society. Expert guides bring Peoria’s history to life through tours of Springdale Cemetery, the old Downtown Theatre District, and historical streets like Moss Avenue, Hight Street, and Randolph and Roanoke. Tours are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30AM. For tickets and more information visit: Peoria Historical Society

The Peoria County Courthouse Plaza is turning purple to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Mon., Center for Prevention of Abuse dyed the…

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day. You'll hear about Peoria Mayor Rita Ali's call to focus on violence reduction efforts within the city, and reconciliation between city council and Peoria's Black community. Plus, a retired BNSF conductor provides some history on Peoria's freight railways.

A new partnership in Peoria will help low-income individuals and families improve their household wealth. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation, or…

In this episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois speaks with Doug Leunig, co-founder of Big Picture Peoria, about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria Film Festival happening Nov. 22-23.