On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, April 3rd, 2023. First, the FDA approved Narcan Nasal Spray for over the counter sales, we'll hear from a local harm reduction agency on what that means. Then, there are dozens of Crisis Pregnancy Centers across Illinois that offer ultrasounds, counseling and STI treatments. But, it's the reproductive care they don't offer, or discourage, that's raising the eyebrows of some state lawmakers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 31st, 2023. First, there's a chance for severe weather across Central Illinois today, get the latest on the storms and how to prepare. Then, a comedy onstage at Illinois Central College, hear from the director of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress."

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, March 29th, 2023. First, the Joint Committee on Racial Justice and Equity gives an annual update with some consolidated data. Then, hear from the photographer documenting the Peoria Fire Department's years of fighting fires.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 29th. First, the April 4 consolidated election is just around the corner, hear about early voting turnouts in Peoria and Tazewell County. Then, it's National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, hear from a Central Illinois organization advocating for those with developmental disabilities in conversations about equity.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 27th. First, the details on the developers planning a carbon dioxide pipeline passing through Central Illinois. Then, a conversation with new Peoria County Board Chairman James Dillon about priorities in the year ahead.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 24, 2023. First, hear from the Peoria Prowlers roller derby team, raising awareness of their sport as they prepare to get back in action this weekend. Then, it's Out and About with Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright, learn about the unique exhibition of collage art on display at the Peoria Public Library.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. First, hear from Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich about ongoing negotiations between the Peoria Public Library and unionized workers. Then, a strategy for closing the pandemic learning gap in Illinois is planned to continue into next year. Learn more about High Dosage Tutoring.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 22nd. First, learn about major investments coming to East Peoria roads. Then, hear from current school board president and longest serving incumbent Martha Ross about her campaign for reelection to the Peoria Public Schools District Board.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 21st. You'll hear about the affordable rental housing crisis in Illinois, plus a copi processing plant on the Illinois River is exploring the untapped possibilities for the fish formerly known as Asian carp.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 20th, 2023. First, the failure of Silicon Valley Bank has nationwide implications, even for OSF. Learn more about the connection between the bank and OSF's corporate investment arm. Then, after 40 years, Steve Spain is ready to move on from the costume business. Hear about the history and future of the Costume Trunk.