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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. 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, February 22. Our top story is about how Tazewell County is rededicating a trio of markers celebrating the old Eighth Judicial Circuit - where Abraham Lincoln got his start as a frontier lawyer. You'll also hear the founder and artistic director of Peoria's Heritage Ensemble talk about its creation and how it has impacted Peoria in more ways than just musically. 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, March 9. Our top story is about how Bradley University students are getting their news about the war in Ukraine. You'll also hear about the latest on talks to restore passenger rail service from Peoria to Chicago. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Mayor Rita Ali about a big meeting she had last week with railroad and highway execs. 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, August 18, 2021. Our top story is about how OSF has broken ground on its new Cancer Institute in Peoria. You'll also hear how a few years ago, Peoria Public Schools began the school year with nearly 80 teaching vacancies. This year the number of open positions can be counted on one hand. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks with PPS Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat about how they closed the gap.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Our top story is about how Mayor Rita Ali and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are leading a renewed push to bring high-speed passenger rail to Peoria. You'll also hear how Peoria County is leading the nation in reported rates of sexually transmitted infections according to new data released last week. Central Illinois Friends Executive Director Deric Kimler tells WCBU’s Hannah Alani that de-stigmatization is key to lowering STI rates.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Our top story is about how Peoria City Council member Denise Jackson wants to highlight the good things and the unmet needs of her district through a series of bus tours. You'll also hear about how Natural Fiber Welding, the innovative Peoria developer and manufacturer of sustainable alternatives to leather and plastics, has recently announced $15 million in new capital investments.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Our top story is about how close to 450-million dollars in major road work is planned for the Peoria area over the next six years. You'll also hear how COVID-19 laid bare technology access inequities among students. After months of virtual learning, many Peoria-area schools plan to use the summer to make up for lost ground.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 31st. Our top story is about the upcoming Greater Peoria Area Newcomer Mixer. You’ll also hear about “More Than Flowers,” a new book that was recently published by lifelong Peorian Janice Powers. As part of his ongoing “Postmark Peoria” series, WCBU correspondent Steve Tartar interviews Powers about her love for gardening. 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, April 12. Our top story is about Peoria’s Advanced Medical Transport sending an ambulance to Ukraine. You’ll also hear more about the exploding child abuse and neglect case load in the Tri-County. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews CASA recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy about how the public can help protect children. 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, August 24, 2021. Our top story is about how the new Madison North Apartments in downtown Peoria are on track to provide apartments for people experiencing homelessness in the River City by early next year. And yesterday, WCBU brought you the story of the Peoria Community House Network started by Dr. Abigail Larrison. Her efforts began with the Art Garage behind her home in 2018. You’ll hear how it's now expanding into other activities for the neighborhood.