On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 10, 2020. Our top story is about how the Peoria Lock-and-Dam is geting some much needed upgrades. You'll also hear from a newly trained contact tracer about what goes into the job.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 7, 2020. Our top story is about how Peoria appears to have strong opinions on the Columbus statue in upper Bradley Park. Earlier this week, the park district held a forum on the monument's future. You'll also hear from four incoming Dunlap High School seniors, who started a petition, asking the board to reconsider its decision for a full return to school.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 6, 2020. Our top story is about how as COVID-19 testing has seen a sharp increase in demand in recent weeks, one of the Midwest's largest coronavirus testing labs is staying busy. You'll also hear how "fast fashion" has taken its toll on the environment and certain Illinois clothing and textile stores are stepping up and doing business in a more ecofriendly way.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Our top story is about how Tri-County registered voters are receiving vote-by-mail applications this month. You'll also hear about how the Illinois High School Association adjusted to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by moving some of the higher risk fall sports to the spring season.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Our top story is about how Governor J.B. Pritzker launched a new campaign encouraging Illinoisans to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. You'll also hear about food insecurity and Asian carp - two longstanding issues in Peoria and Central Illinois. A group believes it has discovered a path to use one problem to solve the other.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 3, 2020. Our top story is about how the recently opened Market on the Hill Cooperative is finding success addressing food insecurity in rural Logan County. You'll also hear about controversial statues in Peoria and Springfield, Illinois.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 31, 2020. Our top story is about how Governor J.B. Pritzker came to Peoria Thursday to deliveer the message that west central Illinois is just three days away from implementing new COVID-19 restrictions if trends don't revierse. You'll also hear from Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Kendra Sipes, who says the market is showing a positive trend.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 30, 2020. Our top story is about how the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to more and more people dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. You'll also hear how the Peoria Riverfront Museum is preparing to adapt its largest student outreach initiative to the new COVID-19 reality.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Our top story is about how Illinois Central College is launching a new equity initiative aimed at helping low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation students earn a credential. You'll also hear how one Peoria medical clinic is working under a membership-based payment model called "direct primary care."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Our top story is about the first round of cabins opened at Wildlife Prairie Park. You'll also hear why a one-size-fits-all approach won't work for Peoria County's 18 school districts.