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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 10th. You'll hear what state and federal lawmakers have to say about Peoria's passenger rail proposal, plus CEO Dr. Fredrick Echols of the Cure Violence Global program gives more information on what the program would look like in practice in Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the origins of the white cane, which happen to be right here in Peoria. And COVID-19 has drastically changed education for some students, specifically those with disabilities. Plus, hear how Peoria's historical Bicycle Club played an integral role in the paving of the city's roadways.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the CEO of the Cure Violence Global program about how the program would work here in Peoria. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali sits down with WCBU's Joe Deacon to talk about Peoria's recent spike in violent crime. Plus, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter takes us on a tour of the historical High Street in Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 11th. You'll get a preview of Peoria City Council's special policy session tonight, plus hear about how the white cane used by blind and visually impaired people had its start right here in Peoria.

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.