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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 6, 2022. You'll hear the latest on the mass shooting in Highland Park. Plus, an author and photographer talk about their new book about restoring wetland habitats in the Illinois River watershed. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 6th. You'll hear what Peoria Mayor Rita Ali has to say regarding the fatal officer involved shooting that occurred Monday night involving four Peoria police officers. Plus, pickleball in the Peoria area is gaining traction, and you'll hear from some players on why they love the sport.

Netflix's new docuseries unpacks how the hit modeling show made for "good TV" for its creators and devastating consequences for its participants.

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 6th. First, hear what the Peoria Park District has planned for more than $800,000 in new state funds. Then, the story of Peoria Production Solutions partnership with Bloomington-based electric automaker Rivian.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, December 6th. You'll hear about how a seemingly lost piece of Central Illinois holiday history made its way back to Peoria, plus the Peoria Peacekeepers Network is reviving a restorative justice program for juveniles with misdemeanors.

On today's episode, Peoria mothers who lost their children to violence in the city talk to WCBU about what Mother's Day means to them.

In today's episode, you'll hear about Eureka College's new men's and women's wrestling programs. And former Illinois State University football player Boomer Grigsby will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame today, and he talks about what it means to be an inductee. Plus, what the recently passed Respect for Marriage Act will do.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the state climatologist about Peoria's warm, largely snowless December. Hannah Alani speaks with Gabriel and Tony Haddad about their family's Peoria story and Peoria restaurant – and their hopes for the New Year. Plus, an interview with Jim Runyon, the interim executive director and a board member for The Autism Collective, based in Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear the next steps for Tazewell County's downtown Pekin developments after last week's Pekin City Council meeting. And learn how one Peoria company is playing a key role in the development of Rivian's Amazon cargo vans. Plus, an update on Illinois Central College's Cradle to Career initiative as it heads to Peoria's South Side.