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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 1st, 2023. You'll hear from Central Illinois county clerks and recorders who say their communities aren't getting their fair share of a housing rental program. Plus, hear about the new Environmental Protection Agency rules on federally protected bodies of water, and the upcoming Supreme Court case that could change the rules again.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth about a bill she sponsored, which guarantees 40 hours of paid leave for all Illinois workers. And advocates say they're confident the state supreme court will uphold cash bail reform. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon sits down with Peoria City Council candidate and Peoria Public Schools director of school safety Demario Boone to see why he wanted to run for a council seat.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 23rd. You'll hear about a bill that would set statewide standards for wind and solar farm siting, plus Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria weighs in on the city's 2022 crime statistics...and how the department hopes to continue reducing homicides and gun crimes.

In today's episode, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria talks about last year's crime statistic trends. And you'll learn about the difficulties of desegregating schools in central Illinois. Plus, a deep dive into the systemic flaws of the hiring process in the Illinois prison system.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday January 19th. You'll hear how authorities in Peoria continue to investigate the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood facility. Plus, a conversation with Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth, the sponsor of a bill guaranteeing 40 hours of paid leave for all Illinois workers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 20th. You'll hear a check in with US Senator Dick Durbin, plus on this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the growing reputation of Peoria's Louisville Slugger complex is positively impacting the Greater Peoria economy. And US Senator Dick Durbin weighs in on the possibility of a federal government debt default. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

In today's episode, you'll hear from 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood about how the Republican-controlled House plans to move forward on its new priorities for Congress. And Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger explains the department's new apprenticeship program. Plus, UnityPoint Health obstetrics specialist Dr. Rahmat Na'Allah talks to WCBU's Tim Shelley about the high maternal mortality rates in the United States.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 18th. You'll hear how the United States is expected to hit its debt limit this week, plus a look into why the Peoria County Veteran's Assistance Commission is serving people from outside the area.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the challenges Illinois craft cannabis growers are facing. And dive deeper into this month's Community Word story on the Peoria Veteran's Assistance Commission. Plus, hear why Wildlife Prairie Park is increasingly becoming a tourist attraction.