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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.

On today’s episode, Charlie Schlenker speaks with the candidates running to represent the new 105th State House district, which includes parts of Woodford and Tazewell counties. And in part one of this next installment of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter explores Midwestern food and history with Cynthia Clampitt. She’s the author of the new book 'Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past'.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 25, 2022. You'll hear about the four Republicans running in a House District that includes parts of East Peoria, Washington, and Eureka. And a chat with the Peoria County Genealogical Society. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear from the two Tazewell County Republicans running to replace retiring state representative Keith Sommer of Morton. Dr. William Hauter and Tazewell County Treasurer Mary Burress both hope to represent the new 87th House District, and they'll talk with reporter Maggie Strahan about their platforms. Plus, director of medical oncology for OSF HealthCare Dr. James McGee speaks with WCBU's Hannah Alani about the progress being made toward building a new, $237 million dollar Cancer Institute right here in Peoria.