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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 12th. You'll hear what community members had to say during a rally for transparency and birthday celebration for Vincent Richmond, plus hear how Peoria's Bicycle Club played an integral role in the development of the city's roadways.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 14th. You'll hear what's happening with the construction of Peoria's third landfill, plus the Peoria Riverfront Museum is bringing Mars to the River City.

In today's episode, you'll hear from a central Illinois farmer about how supply chain issues have impacted the harvest season. And with the Taft Homes demolished, development of the new Providence Pointe is well underway. Hear how that housing project is going. Plus, Eureka College is celebrating a historic year with an influx of new students. Hear how they're embracing and adapting to the growth.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. You'll hear how Peoria Public Works is preparing for snow removal. Plus, a central Illinois farmer who is retiring this year makes his final harvest pass and shares his hopes for agriculture in the future.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Executive Director Mae Gilliland Wright from Big Picture Peoria joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the dedication of eight augmented reality enabled murals honoring notable past Peorians (and those who called the area home) who have changed our community and our world.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a high school punter from central Illinois who is the highest-rated in the state. Plus, a new show at the Peoria Riverfront Museum explores mars. And a new episode of Out & About looks at augmented-reality murals.

WCBU's On Deck is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. You'll hear about drought conditions in central Illinois. And Brian Ludwig from Peoria's Community Word newspaper joins us to preview a busy election season.

On today's episode, you'll hear the first story in our weeklong series about rising mental health problems in Greater Peoria. Plus, a look at the environmental and economic upsides of rebranding the invasive Asian carp. And a new episode of Postmark Peoria looks at a wild, collaborative work of literature made right here in the River City.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the challenges so-called "forever" chemicals are presenting to the state of Illinois. And Sarah Marie Dillard of Sarah & the Underground has launched the Peoria Music Community Women’s Cooperative Facebook page. Jon Norton speaks with her about what inspired the group. Plus, WCBU's mental health series continues with a conversation about a Black community mental health educator program concept that could develop right here in Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 13, 2022. You'll hear about Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's testimony in Washington on the impact of Roe being overturned. Plus, a look at a new law on "forever chemicals" in Illinois. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.