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In today's special episode, you'll hear about equity within the Greater Peoria area. First, Sarah Nardi will talk with OSF CEO Roxanna Crosser about inequity within the healthcare system, and their new Health Equity Action Council. Then, WCBU's student reporter Jordan Mead covers the inequities within the public transportation system in Peoria, and what's being done about it. Finally, on a new episode of WCBU's FOOD TREK, Tory Dahlhoff examines racial disparities within farming.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Kristine Ray - an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, who shares what you should - and shouldn't - do to overcome the baby formula shortage. And WCBU student reporter Jordan Mead learns more about this year's possible BUILD Peoria projects, in a conversation with BUILD Peoria board member Jaymee Barra. Plus, WCBU correspondent Hannah Alani tells you how a family tragedy led to the creation of Peoria's JOLT Harm Reduction Services.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 18, 2022. You'll hear about a new park coming to Peoria's south side. And an interview with a new leader at the Peoria Public Library. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from B2the9s Custom Designs owner BreAija Bryant - a young entrepreneur who turned her dorm room boutique into a business at Northwoods Mall. And WCBU's Tim Shelley recently went to a Hanna City Trail meeting and spoke with Fred Winterroth - the former Hanna City mayor and longtime proponent of the Hanna City Trail project - to learn more about the trail's status. Plus, during Out and About, Jenn Gordon is joined by Choral Director Denise Adams to talk about Encore 2022 – A Musical Review presented by the Morton Civic Chorus to benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. Performances take place May 26 - 28 at 7:30pm and May 29 at 2pm at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 1, 2022. You'll hear about a new job board for Greater Peoria hiring. And Jordan Mead reports on a new down-payment assistance program to support Peoria homebuyers. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 2, 2022. You'll hear about Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filing his office’s first-ever hate crime lawsuit under expanded authority approved four years ago. Plus, an update on the Peoria Grown initiative. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 3, 2022. You'll hear about a big birthday bash for the 115-year-old Illinois Valley Yacht Club. And a new episode of Out & About previews the Peoria Bach Festival. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's best of episode, you'll hear from the two Republican candidates running in the June GOP primary election on the 28th. Incumbent state representative Mark Luft, who is also the mayor of Pekin, is facing challenger Travis Weaver, son of former state senator Chuck Weaver, in this months primary election in the redrawn 93rd house district. And Chicago Tribune's Jennifer Smith Richards and ProPublica's Jodi Cohen talk about what they have discovered about how school districts in Illinois are using police and municipal ordinances to fine students for their misbehavior.

In today's episode, Republican congressman Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Greater Peoria, talks current events with WCBU's Jordan Mead. And we take a trip to Woodford County to visit longtime Metamora resident and history enthusiast Ed Kouri. He complied a virtual tour of Metamora, and tells Tim Shelley why he thinks it's important to learn about local history. Plus, Hannah Alani takes a trip on CityLink's new electric busses.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University supply chain expert on the baby formula shortage. Plus, Jordan Mead reports on the new Peoria homebuyer down-payment assistance program. And Joe Deacon reports on this year's graduating class from Peoria's Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning.