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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Our top story is about how the release of long-awaited COVID-19 guidance on the upcoming school year means districts can begin planning with a greater degree of certainty. You'll also hear how Congressman Darin LaHood says he thinks a bipartisan infrastructure bill can still happen this year - but he says it needs to focus on so-called traditional infrastructure to gain the support of him and other Republicans.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Our top story is about how a century-old Peoria social club may soon be on the move to a new downtown location. You'll also hear from Charles and LaDonna Bobbitt who may be Peoria's most prolific postcard collectors. With a collection of more than 1200 postcards from the River City, the Bobbitts have even published a book featuring some of their favorites. WCBU's Steve Tarter speaks with the couple about their collection and the future of postcards in the modern day.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 12, 2021. Our top story is about how a burglary last week at a downtown Peoria gun store has heightened police concerns about the number of illegal firearms on the streets and increasing gun violence in the city. You'll also hear how a six-year-old boy is capturing the hearts of many in Peoria by doing the unexpected: working at a South Peoria road construction site. The workers on Western Avenue have taken King Brownlee under their wing after the youth expressed interest in their trade.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Our top story is about how UnityPoint Health is planning a new $24 million behavioral health center for children in Peoria. You'll also hear from several restaurant workers who share their experiences as restaurants try to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 8, 2021. Our top story is about how the Chillicothe Public Library is partnering with a national nonprofit to bridge Central Illinois' digital divide. You'll also hear from Alex Sierra, the youngest public official in Peoria. The 22-year-old is the newest member of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 31, 2022. You'll hear about a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. And an interview with the head of the Peoria Park District about their busy, busy summer plans. On deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 26, 2022. You'll hear about new money to help homebuyers in Peoria. And Sen. Dick Durbin weighs in on gun laws after the Texas school shootings. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Gas Buddy fuel price expert Patrick De Haan about what drivers should expect at the pumps this weekend and throughout the summer. And Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer tells WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander about wrapping up this particularly wet spring planting season. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by director Julie Peters and actor Sam Taylor to talk about the Pulitzer Prize winning play “SWEAT” presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 27, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's views on gun control after the Texas shooting. And a checkup on planting season among central Illinois farmers. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Julie Peters and Sam Taylor to talk about about the Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT, presented by the Illinois Central College Theatre Program.Performances happen Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center.For more information visit ICC Theatre Program.