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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 29th. You'll hear how a Pekin city council member is running for the mayor's seat in 2023. Plus, Illinois Central College is taking the lead on workforce development initiatives in central Illinois.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 31st. You'll hear about a Native American culture that thrived in Woodford County 1,000 years ago. Plus, the Peoria Chiefs general manager Jason Mott talks attendance numbers at Dozer Park and what that could mean for the minor league team in the future.

In today's special episode of ATP, you'll hear an in depth conversation with Republican Esther Joy King who is making a second run to represent the 17th Congressional District. She faces Democrat Eric Sorensen in the November general election.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 30th. You'll hear about recent trends in Peoria County related to opioid use, plus Problem Solving Court Judge Sean Donahue explains how the courts are making an impact on those struggling with addiction.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 1st. You'll hear about a proposal for a potential carbon dioxide pipeline that could run through up to nine Illinois counties. Plus, hear how a piece of central Illinois' railroad history found a new home in Williamsfield.

On this week’s episode of 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 about former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's legacy. He died this week at age 91. And Illinois' recently-appointed Legislative Inspector General wants to clear up misconceptions about his office. Plus, hear the story behind how a vintage train caboose made its way from Peoria to Williamsfield.

In today's episode, you'll get an update on what attendance numbers at Dozer Park suggest for the Peoria Chiefs' future. And a Peoria County judge who works in the 10th Judicial Circuit's Problem Solving Courts explains how the courts can impact those struggling with addiction. Plus, an archaeological dig in Woodford County could change history's understanding of the Mississippian culture that once thrived there a thousand years ago.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the federal legislative package for the 2023 Farm Bill is shaping up. And the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden is commemorating its 10th anniversary this weekend with a summer vendor fair and fundraiser. Plus, hear from Acme Comics owner Bob Gordon on how his comic book store has changed and adapted over the past three decades.

On this episode of Out and About, seasoned Broadway performer Bart Shatto and Cindy Dermody join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Peoria Notre Dame Alums Have Talent."Bart has starred in numerous roles on Broadway including the lead role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables." He will be joined by other alums who have excelled in the performing arts including Cheri Beever (BHS '74), Mike Reams (AOL/SI '84), Alex Palkovic (PND '07), Rusty Brost (PND '13), Annie Carroll (PND '15), Laurel Cramer (PND '16), Will Church (PND '22), and Carissa Phan (PND '22)."PND Alums have Talent" will be held one night only on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Livingston Auditorium. Get your tickets now for the performance.