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In today's episode, you'll hear about the Peoria Fire Department's new Fire Station 4 at the corner of Western and Howett. And a Peoria native is planting in the River City to film his debut feature film on 16mm celluloid film. Plus on Out and About, Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

In today's episode, you'll hear how invasive copi could play a key part in making aquaculture easier. And get a look inside Peoria's DIY music venue Mt. Moon. Plus, a major carbon dioxide pipeline may be built through Peoria and Tazewell counties by 2025.

In today's episode, you'll hear from a labor expert who explains the current status of the talks between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools. And Mayor Rita Ali weighs in on her hopes for a deal between the school district and the teachers' union. Plus, book challenges are once again on the rise across the nation, and you'll hear how Illinois has been impacted.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 8th. You'll hear from U.S representative Darin LaHood on how he thinks government dollars should be spent, plus get an inside look at a DIY music venue in Peoria.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, David Commanday, artistic director of the Heartland Festival Orchestra, joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the opening concert of their season, entitled "Going for Baroque."The concert features Susanna Perry Gilmore on violin, one of the world's premiere musicians specializing in the Baroque Style. The performance happens Saturday, Sept. 17, at Five Points Washington.Find tickets and more information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 6th. You'll hear how to get free bus rides from CityLink throughout the month of September, plus hear about an organization working to provide healthcare and other services to migrant and seasonal workers in the Peoria area.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, September 7th. You'll hear about a project that could bring more trees to the city's south side. Plus, research from Southern Illinois University Carbondale shows invasive copi could play a key part in making aquaculture easier.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Pekin's Marigold Festival earned its name, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. And on Postmark Peoria, we'll take a look at the notorious Shelton Brothers gang that was present in Peoria during the 1930's and 1940's. Plus, Community Health Partnership of Illinois has opened a new health center in Princeville aimed at helping migrant workers and their families living near the Peoria-area.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 9th. You'll get the latest on the bargaining between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools. Plus, an update on the two new COVID boosters that were approved for the public.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the chaplain program at the Peoria Police Department is going as they celebrate two years since the programs creation. Plus, an in-depth look at the fight against eating disorders right here in Peoria.