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On today’s episode, recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy of Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the current child abuse and neglect case load in the tri county, and what the average person can do to help. And WCBU statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with Peoria representative Jehan Gordon-Booth about a pilot program recently approved by the General Assembly. The Co-Responder Pilot Program will use Peoria as a test site for sending social workers along on 911 calls with emergency responders. Plus, Bradley University's new vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion sits down with WCBU’s Tim Shelley to talk about his first few weeks on the job.

On today's episode, you'll hear from author and journalist Wil Haygood, who is coming to the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch this Sunday to discuss his latest book about Black cinema. Plus, a new episode of our history series Postmark Peoria, about Bradley University's first president. And a new installment of Out & About, featuring the Peoria Art Guild.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 12. Our top story is about Peoria’s Advanced Medical Transport sending an ambulance to Ukraine. You’ll also hear more about the exploding child abuse and neglect case load in the Tri-County. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews CASA recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy about how the public can help protect children. 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 Wednesday, April 13. Our top story is about Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos seeking harsh punishments for the parents of 8-year-old Navin Jones. You’ll also hear about a new bill that will send mental health professionals out with Peoria police on some 911 calls. WCBU Statehouse Reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) about the need for increased mental health support. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear what’s known about Peoria’s passenger rail plans, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley and Peoria’s Community Word columnist Bill Knight. And you’ll hear how an ambulance filled with medical supplies recently made the journey from the city of Peoria to Ukraine. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon sits down in studio with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali for their monthly update on issues in the city.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 11, 2022. We'll recap Gov. JB Pritzker's visit to Peoria to sign a public safety bill into law. Plus, how Peoria might attract remote workers to stabilize the local population. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, WCBU correspondent Jonathan Wright looks into the Madison Preservation Association’s efforts to restore downtown Peoria’s Madison Theatre. And WCBU’s Jody Holtz has a story on an effort by Peorians to bring outdoor rock climbing to a venue a little closer to home. Plus, you’ll hear how some Illinois schools are moving away from offensive indigenous mascots.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 21. Our top story is about the lifting of mask mandates on airplanes flying out of the Peoria International Airport and on Peoria busses operated via CityLink. You’ll also hear about how a look at the DIY counterculture scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s took home this year’s Book of the Year award from the Illinois State Historical Society. In a re-air of a June 2021 interview, WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews “Punks in Peoria” co-authors Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett about the intermingling of music, culture, class, politics, and urban history in 20th century Peoria. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, Ryan Cannon of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors talks about first quarter 2022 home sales with WCBU's Joe Deacon. And in another installment of Postmark Peoria, Bradley University’s Paul Gullifor talks to WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter about the changes he's seen in how we communicate over the course of his 34-year career. Plus, All Things Peoria revisits a conversation with the authors of Punks in Peoria. The book was recently named the Illinois State Historical Society's Book of the Year.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 22. Our top story is about how members of the public can sign a steel beam that will eventually be part of OSF HealthCare’s new $237 million Cancer Institute. You’ll also hear about efforts being made to bring more outdoor rock-climbing opportunities to central Illinois. WCBU's Jody Holtz talks to Jeff Jaramillo – a Peorian and community ambassador for “Access Fund” – as well as Andrew Staff – president of the Illinois Climbing Association – about what’s being done to boost outdoor climbing options. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.