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In today's episode, you'll hear the highlights of Former Vice President Mike Pence's speech he gave last night in Peoria as the keynote speaker at the Peoria and Tazewell County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. Plus, a check in on the state of democracy in the US with author, political science professor, and former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson. We'll also take a deep dive into homelessness in the Peoria area, and what one local organization is doing to help.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the three candidates running for positions on the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education. You'll also get a glimpse into life of a unique flower that is found only along the banks of the Illinois River. And we'll take a deep dive into the food insecurity issue that has plaguing Peoria for years, and three community members who are coming up with innovative solutions to help.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 14, 2022. You'll hear from Gov. JB Pritzker on the gun safety bill that's emerging in the Senate. And Jordan Mead reports on summer plans at Art Inc. Peoria. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Caterpillar is moving its world headquarters to Texas. WCBUs Tim Shelley updates us on the company's decision to leave Illinois. Plus, a banking institution is hoping to use a new space to boost economic opportunity on Peoria's south side. You'll also heart about Art Inc Peoria's programming that impacts children on a deeper level then just providing after school and summer enrichment. And get an inside look on what its like to work in the television news business in the Peoria-Bloomington market from WMBD and WYZZ-TV's retired general manager Kevin Harlan.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Sharon Samuels Reed joins Jenn Gordon to talk about "Juneteenth: An American Celebration."The annual concert is being presented by the Heritage Ensemble and will be featuring works by Glenn Edward Burleigh. The performance takes place on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the ICC Performing Arts Center. For tickets and information visit the Heritage Ensemble's website.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 15, 2022. You'll hear about Caterpillar's decision to move its world headquarters to Texas. And WBEZ's Dave McKinney recaps new polling on the GOP race for governor. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 13, 2022. You'll hear about the price tag for the BioUrja ethanol plant fire and efforts to get the city reimbursed. Plus, learn about a special flowering plant found along the banks of the Illinois River. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

Illinois’ primary voting season is underway, and the newly drawn 91st house district has four candidates vying for the open seat. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at the candidates looking to get their name on the ballot. Scott Preston and James Fisher are the Republican candidates, with Sharon Chung and Karla Bailey Smith representing the Democrats. You’ll hear perspectives from all of them.

In today's episode, WCBU's News Director Tim Shelley provides an update on the Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals session, which focused on a proposed overhaul of Tazewell County's wind farm ordinance. You'll also hear about a pivot to virtual learning for Bradley University's Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership program. Plus, Out and About is back with a conversation about the Heritage Ensemble's annual concert 'Juneteenth: An American Celebration'.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 10, 2022. You'll hear about a new effort to reach the unbanked on Peoria's south side. Also, Tim Shelley talks to Peoria entrepreneurs about an accelerator designed to help them. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.