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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 4th. You'll hear about where city officials are looking next in regards to the expansion of the Rock Island Greenway. Plus, author Steven Streight explains just how big of a role Peoria played in the evolution of bicycling.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 3rd. You'll hear about the bright lights coming to the streets of Peoria, plus the director of the International Labor Organization for the U.S. and Canada shares how the world of labor has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an Andy Warhol inspired fashion show reveal coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum that was lead by children. And author Steven Streight explains how Peoria was at the forefront of the bicycling industry back in the 1890s. And on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

After growing up without seeing or reading children’s books that featured characters who looked like her, a local author decided to write those stories herself, and she didn’t have to wait until she was an adult to do it.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 7th. You'll hear about the amount of poll watchers that could be present during tomorrow's voting, plus an Andy Warhol inspired fashion show led by Peoria's youth is debuting at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat on the results of the 2022 Illinois Schools Report Card. And a former school board president shares why local school board and library board races shouldn't be overlooked. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali sits down for her one-on-one with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon to talk about the regulation of adult-use recreational cannabis businesses in the city and much more.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Coronavirus changed the world of labor and what makes for "decent work". And Peoria's Jared Grabb reflects on how the pandemic provided him with space to create a different kind of album entitled "Domain". Plus, three of Peoria's newest residents share what surprised them when they moved to the city, and what their first year has been like in an installment of WCBU's Welcome Homes series.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the race for Illinois Secretary of State, with Jesse White retiring from his post after nearly 24 years. And Peoria Native Kathryn Miles has a lot of experience with reporting in Peoria after beginning her career at the Peoria Journal Star as a cub reporter while she was still in high school. You'll get a glimpse at where that work has taken her since, plus stakeholders are looking at what economic opportunities a 175-mile stretch of the Illinois River could bring after earning federal designation as a port statistical area.

A catwalk and accompanying fashion show will debut at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (PRM) on Monday, following the conclusion of a four-month program focused on teaching Greater Peoria youth the ins and outs of fashion design.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 24th. You'll hear about a voting event being held tonight at the Peoria Public Library's Main branch, plus the race for Attorney General is not often watched closely, but you'll hear why this position is crucial in Illinois.