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On today's episode, you'll hear about the Central Illinois Living Laboratory concept. Plus, a look at the race for Illinois attorney general. And you'll hear from Dave Chastain about his long career in music.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 31st. You'll hear about the 20th anniversary of a Caterpillar employee resource group for Black workers that was originally formed in Peoria. Plus, there's no reason to be bored in the Peoria area when a local author provides 100 things to do in Peoria before you die in her new book.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the executive director of May-I Community Outreach on how he believes access to the workforce can be improved in Peoria. And two Illinois researchers take a closer look on how the COVID-19 eviction moratorium may permanently change how eviction cases are handled. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon provides a housing market update with Peoria Area Association of Realtor's president Robin Simpson.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 2nd. You'll hear how Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin hospitals are moving closer to joining Carle Health, plus Carl Holloway provides his insight on how the Peoria area can break down barriers to employment.

In today's episode, you'll hear a debrief of the November Safety Network meeting with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali. And a support group designed for mothers of multiples in Peoria seeks to offer resources and community throughout the journey of parenting. Plus, the houses of Peoria are getting some special attention thanks to one Peorian's Facebook group dedicated to the city's architecture.

In today's episode, you'll here about the unique relationship a Peoria woman has with the couple who tends to her fathers grave in the Netherlands. And you'll learn how Peoria craft brewers make their beer. Plus, on Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Joy at the Cathedral”.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 14th. You'll hear some important updates that were shared at this months Safety Network meeting, plus a member from the Peoria Mothers of Twins shares how the group provides support and community for mothers of multiples.

In today's episode, you'll hear about plans to revitalize downtown Pekin. And an author from Morton reminds readers of artists, actors, and entertainers from days gone past in the second volume of his historical book collection, "Unremembered". Plus, hear what food truckers and downtown Peoria business owners think about Peoria City Council potentially loosening the restrictions on food trucks downtown.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 9th. You'll hear a roundup of how local races played out during last night's election, plus get a look into plans regarding the revitalization of downtown Pekin.

In today's episode, Illinois Public Radio statehouse reporter Alex Degman breaks down last night's election results with WCBU's Tim Shelley. And 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood offers his take on the direction of the Republican party. Plus, some insight into why the SAFE-T Act has been so controversial and what potential revisions could be coming to the criminal justice reform law with State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth.