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State Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria, is seeking a sixth term against Sally Owens, a first-time candidate and small business consultant in Peoria.

"We've reached a point where most of our people that we serve, just assume fentanyl is in everything."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 11. Our top story is about a plan to bring more open green space to Peoria’s river front. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s ambitions to re-establish passenger rail rekindled one longtime Peorian’s love for trail travel. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews veteran journalist Bill Knight about his love for Amtrak and his thoughts on Mayor Rita Ali’s passenger rail proposal … topics Knight covered in a recent column in the Community Word monthly newspaper. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

School has been canceled for the week in Ferguson, Mo., as civil unrest continues. While the students are out of the classroom, teachers are helping to clean up the streets.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 15. Our top story is about House Bill 5319, an initiative by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) to have Peoria police officers and UnityPoint Health mental health professionals co-respond to some 911 calls. You'll also hear from Peoria Public Library's deputy director Roberta Koscielski, who is retiring after 38 years. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Koscielski about her career, what it was like co-founding the city's one-book initiative, Peoria Reads, and more. 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, December 7th. You'll get a roundup of the petition challenges that are shaking up races for elected office in Peoria and Pekin. Plus, learn how Peoria's Downtown Advisory Commission defines the value of Peoria's downtown and why they believe it serves as a measure of the entire city's overall health.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A collaboration between the Peoria County Regional Office of Education and the Peoria Park District will bring activity back to a West Peoria community facility. Plus, a look at how COVID deaths at a state-run veterans home may impact the race for governor. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

Founded three years ago, the South Peoria nonprofit has big plans in 2022.

Bill Seipel is a software developer by trade. But when an opportunity to create a new space in his community dedicated to the arts and humanities came along last year, he couldn't pass it up.