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On this week’s episode of Out and About. Producer Daniel Musisi sits in for host Jenn Gordon and is joined by Chair of the Sky Art Peoria Committee, artist and ArtsPartners Board Member, Alexander Martin to talk about the winning works and artists selected for the 2021 Sky Art Peoria program.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Our top story is about how summer camps have returned to Central Illinois this summer. You'll also hear how the first steps toward improving broadband access in rural Tazewell County are moving forward with initial funding from a $15,000 state grant.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 16, 2021. Our top story is about how a closed, landmark West Peoria restaurant may soon find new life as a cannabis consumption lounge. You'll also hear how the annual Redneck Fishing Tournament is coming back to Central Illinois after a hiatus. Tim Shelley talks with organizer Betty DeFord about Bath, Illinois' one-of-a-kind Asian carp fishing tournament.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, David Commanday joins Jenn Gordon to talk about their upcoming concert "Here Comes the Sun!” featuring the world's best Beatles Tribute Band, Classical Mystery Tour. The concert takes place at Five Points Washington on July 24 at 7:30pm. For more information visit Heartland Festival Orchestra.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 19, 2021. Our top story is about how a new training program for young teens in Peoria aims to help some families address their childcare needs. You'll also hear from Fred Delcomyn and Jamie Ellis, co-authors of the new book "A Backyard Prairie."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Our top story is about how during the COVID-19 pandemic...local parks and trails became a lifeline for those looking for safe ways to get out of the house. You'll also hear how Central Illinois animal shelters and foster care groups are dealing with levels of overcrowding never seen before as the country re-emerges from the worst of the pandemic. They need help to find rescued animals safe homes and to prevent more people from surrendering their pets.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria-area real estate market continues to perform at a record pace, with properties moving faster than ever. You'll also hear how in Peoria a minimum wage earner has to work one and a half jobs to afford a two bedroom apartment. That's according to a new report from Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Charlie Schlenker speaks with Housing Action policy director Bob Palmer, who says the central Illinois figures are better than the state average, but that's not saying much.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Civic Center is reopening its doors this weekend for the first time since the pandemic began back in March 2020. You'll also hear how the eviction moratorium is ending for renters and landlords on August 1st, nearly a year and a half after it was implemented amid the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peoria area's social safety net and court system say they've prepared for this day, but they're still not entirely sure what to expect.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Our top story is about how the American Red Cross says a surge in elective surgeries as society re-emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic is taxing local blood supplies more than usual this summer. You'll also hear from Bloomington Attorney and Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker, who talks with Charlie Schlenker about a letter written by Abraham Lincoln that he donated to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Presidential Museum in Springfield.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Marisa Bernotti and John Heintzman join Jenn Gordon to talk about “Reflective Noise.” Marisa Bernotti is a multi-disciplinary artist from Uruguay. She has been recognized for her contribution to the development of the land in artistic activity, addressing women's rights and for promoting children's literature. She is exhibiting during the month of August at the Peoria Art Guild as well as conducting a residency which will include two workshops. For more information visit Peoria Art Guild.