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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.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Jacob Partee, Chief Executive and founding officer of Central Illinois Pride, which is a new organization in Central Illinois trying to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ issues, in addition to sexual assault and domestic violence. And the 2022 Illinois Primaries are today. Illinois Public Radio’s Statehouse Reporter Alex Degman provides the rundown of events leading up to today’s contest. Plus, a one on one conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon and Peoria Fifth District Council member Denis Cyr about his priorities for the city and as a councilman.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 29, 2022. You'll hear the latest primary election results. Plus, a true-crime expert comes to speak at several central Illinois libraries.

On today's episode, you'll hear political analysis of the 2022 Illinois Primaries. Republican Darren Bailey is set to face off against Governor JB Pritzker in November. WBEZ Chicago politics reporter Dave McKinney breaks down last night’s results with Mary Dixon. Plus, a conversation with Robin Johnson, political science professor at Monmouth College, about the importance of Illinois' 17th congressional district seat, and its relation to Peoria. You'll also hear the latest on Tremont-based Precision Planting plans to construct a new half-million square foot operations center in Morton.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 12, 2022. You'll hear about a long COVID study that's taking place in Peoria. And the owner of a copi processing plant and fishing co-op in East Peoria talks about the state's Asian carp rebranding effort. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 30, 2022. You'll hear analysis of the 17th Congressional District (which includes Peoria) and its national implications. Plus, a look at more inclusive sex education. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 8, 2022. You'll hear about a $15 million federal grant that will jumpstart work on a new air traffic control tower in Peoria. Plus, a look at 15 years of startup support at Peoria NEXT. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.