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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 23. Our top story is about the Morton school district agreeing to take steps toward better equity in its athletic programs following a Title IX complaint by former Potters softball coach Gigi MacIntosh. You’ll also hear about the Peoria Municipal band returning this summer with a full season. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews band director David Vroman about how COVID-19 affected the band … and what fans can expect ahead of the band’s 85th season. 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 16. Our top story includes updates on the unionization effort at the Campustown Peoria Starbucks, near Bradley University’s campus. You’ll also hear about how trauma-informed practice and a pay-as-you-go model are helping more Peorians access yoga. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Ramlo, founder and executive director of Soulside Healing Arts, about the nonprofit’s mission to bring yoga to all. 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 17, 2021. Our top story is about how back to school season is here and WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez is talking with groups in the Peoria area helping with school essentials. You'll also hear how some Amazon jobs will be full-time and come with benefits. But the web-based retail giant will also hire independent contractors through its Amazon Flex program. WCBU’s Hannah Alani speaks with labor lawyer and University of Illinois professor Michael LeRoy about what these gig economy delivery jobs might look like.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 7, 2021. Our top story is about how Mayor John Kahl says steps taken by East Peoria last year to address the impact of COVID-19 have the city in a good financial position now. You'll also hear how as COVID-19 restrictions are finally rolling back, things like working in the office or eating out with friends are becoming commonplace again. But that's causing anxiety for some. UnityPoint's Erin Osborn talks about "return to normal" anxiety.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Andrew Driscoll of the Broadway Lounge and Broadway veteran Bart Shatto join Jenn Gordon to talk about “Back to Broadway with Bart… and Friends” happening Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12 at the Broadway Lounge. Find out about Bart’s unique connection to the Peoria region and how his start in community theatre was the first step on his journey to Broadway. For tickets and more information visit The Broadway Lounge.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Our top story is about how nearly mid-way through the home season, the Peoria Chiefs' attendance numbers are down around 80 percent from their recent yearly average. But general manager Jason Mott says there's no cause for alarm.You'll also hear how movie theaters have been experiencing hardships for quite some time now, and the pandemic certainly hasn't helped. WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter talks with Bradley Professor Cory Barker about the current state of cinemas.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Gil Kramer and Belle Hardy join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Community Children’s Theatre’s production of Big Fish – The Musical. The show runs from July 15th through July 18th at Peoria Players Theatre with in-person as well as live stream tickets available. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Community Children’s Theatre.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 8. Our top story is about how Tri-County school districts are responding to a Sangamon County judge’s ruling to block mask mandates. You'll also hear about a neighborhood leader’s opposition to a proposed Peoria City Council redistricting map. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews West Bluff Council President Conrad Stinnett about why he hopes the West Bluff remains part of a single council district. 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 Thursday, February 3. Our top stories include Peoria and Tazewell county winter storm updates, as well as a look at what Gov. JB Pritzker promised in his State of the State address. You'll also hear about how Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike is feeling as we approach the three-year anniversary of the first stay-at-home order. In an interview with WBEZ's Alex Degman, Ezike describes her reflections on the last couple years while sharing an optimistic outlook on the future fight against COVID-19. 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 Thursday, January 6. Our top story is about local hospitals postponing elective procedures as they near capacity in inpatient and ICU beds amid the rise in COVID-19 cases. You’ll also hear about Springfield Clinic, a capitol-based healthcare provider that's opened four Peoria-area locations in the past 15 months. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks with Cal Thomas, Springfield Clinic's vice president of business development and marketing, about the company's business model ... and why it's zeroing in on Central Illinois. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.