On Deck

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Monday, May 15th, 2023. First, WCBU's Tim Shelley recaps Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' visit to the Peoria Civic Center. Then, Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins tells WCBU's Joe Deacon about a "laundry list" of needs for the aging facilities at the Peoria County jail.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 12th, 2023. First, hear from proponents of legislation adding new requirements to the creation of carbon dioxide transportation pipelines in Illinois. Then, Barb Drake speaks with WCBU's Jody Holtz as she reflects on a career as a Peoria journalist advocating for her community.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 11th. First, hear from the group working to attract more people to Stark County, a rural community north of Peoria. Then, Peoria Civic Center CEO and president Rik Edgar tells WCBU's Joe Deacon about the city-owned entertainment venue's "phenomenal" spring.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. First, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois reopens a service helping the community find a career in Pekin. Then, Peoria Riverfront Museum's CEO and President John Morriss talks about bouncing back from the pandemic with some exhibits brand new to the area.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. First, members of Peoria's city council in the 1970's remember former mayor Richard Carver. Then, low-income Americans are finding their benefits gone at the grocery store, learn about the skimming spree targeting SNAP benefits.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 8, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is expected to sign into law new legislation that would withhold state funding from public and school libraries implementing book bans. Plus, a conversation with Rebecca Crumrine, an educator with the University of Illinois Extension. She recently spoke with Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace about nutrition, and the benefits available to help.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 5th, 2023. First, the village of Bryant is still working on recovering after an April 4th tornado, hear from Bryant's mayor on the process. Then, four Peoria businesses team up to celebrate Hispanic heritage, learn more about a brand new Cinco de Mayo event.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 4th, 2023. First, the National Weather Service issues Illinois' first ever Blowing Dust Warning, as the dust storm causes a deadly pileup on I-55. Then, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali talks to WCBU's Joe Deacon about violent crime and a partnership planning to bring new homes to Peoria's South Side.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. First, learn why now might be the perfect time to find your new pet at Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Then, a look at plans for the new Health and Human Services campus, hear how Peoria County wants to make the facility better for employees and visitors.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. First, the second of two vacant school buildings on Peoria's South Side is coming down, the latest on the demolition of the Harrison School. Then, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria explains what happens at the scene of a ShotSpotter alert.