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On today’s episode, Bradley University assistant professor Dr. Erik Braun talks to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the impacts of stress and trauma on the human brain and ways to cope. And the Peoria Heights community is mourning the death of beloved longtime educator Roger Bergia. Current Peoria Heights superintendent Dr. Eric Heath discusses the legacy and impact of his predecessor with WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander. Plus, Second District Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb joins WCBU's Joe Deacon in the studio for a discussion on the latest happenings around the horseshoe.

On today's episode, Peoria mothers who lost their children to violence in the city talk to WCBU about what Mother's Day means to them.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 9. Our top story is about the June 28 Illinois primary, and how you can vote early starting May 19. You’ll also hear about the potential impact on Illinois women and physicians should the Supreme Court overturn the protections enshrined in the 1973 “Roe vs. Wade” case. WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks to Planned Parenthood of Illinois President and CEO Jennifer Welch about those repercussions. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl, and what you can learn from Ken Burns' quilt collection that's now on view at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

On today's episode, you'll learn how Peoria plans to recruit remote workers to the community. A new episode of our history series Postmark Peoria. And Jody Holtz reports on efforts to make Peoria's booming arts scene representative of the people who live here.

On today’s episode, WCBU’s Hannah Alani has a full recap of last night's WCBU 17th Congressional District Democratic Primary Forum, which took place at Bradley University. And in a conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, political science professor Robin Johnson offers his analysis of the 17th Congressional District race this fall. Plus, you’ll hear a bit of what Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat shared during her State of the Schools speech in downtown Peoria this morning.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 4. Our top story is about local reactions to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 landmark abortion case, “Roe vs. Wade.” You’ll also hear about the six Democrats running to replace Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the newly drawn Illinois 17th District. Last night, those six Democrats participated in a candidate forum co-moderated by WCBU’s Tim Shelley. WCBU’s Hannah Alani covers the forum. 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, May 5. Our top story is about an $8 million investment in Peoria Stadium. You’ll also hear about how allergies begin to act up this time of year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley talks to OSF HealthCare allergist Dr. Neha Dunn about allergy season ... and the best steps to get some relief. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to OSF HealthCare allergist Dr. Neha Dunn about allergy season and the best steps to get some relief. And you’ll hear WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan’s report on how some Illinois teachers want to end standardized testing. And you’ll get the Illinois ACLU's reaction to the Supreme Court's draft opinion on abortion rights. Plus, during Out and About, Theresa McDade and Barb Milaccio join host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois to talk about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair happening Saturday, May 14 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Prospect Road between Glen and Kelly Avenues.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 6. Our top story is about the Acorn Equality Fund’s “Down & Derby” fundraising taking place in Peoria this weekend. You’ll also hear about how Mother’s Day weekend takes on a somber and grim meaning for the mothers and grandmothers of Peorians lost to gun violence. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.