On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 1st. You'll hear about a proposal for a potential carbon dioxide pipeline that could run through up to nine Illinois counties. Plus, hear how a piece of central Illinois' railroad history found a new home in Williamsfield.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 31st. You'll hear about a Native American culture that thrived in Woodford County 1,000 years ago. Plus, the Peoria Chiefs general manager Jason Mott talks attendance numbers at Dozer Park and what that could mean for the minor league team in the future.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 30th. You'll hear about recent trends in Peoria County related to opioid use, plus Problem Solving Court Judge Sean Donahue explains how the courts are making an impact on those struggling with addiction.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 29th. You'll hear how a Pekin city council member is running for the mayor's seat in 2023. Plus, Illinois Central College is taking the lead on workforce development initiatives in central Illinois.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 26th. You'll hear about opposing views on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan from the two candidates vying to represent Illinois in the U-S Senate. Plus, a preview on the new STEAM programming rolling out at the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch which includes virtual reality headsets.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 25th. You'll hear comments from Governor JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey as they passed through central Illinois for an event focused on agriculture. Plus, hear about the improvements coming to Wisconsin Avenue.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, August 24th. You'll hear how a new federal investment in biofuels could impact how much you pay at the pump. Plus, hear about what may be included in the 2023 Farm Bill from U-S congresswoman Cheri Bustos.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 23rd. You'll hear how PeoriaCorps is searching for its newest cohort to implement green infrastructure throughout the city. Plus, the Western Illinois Dreamers is bringing a Welcoming Center to Peoria to serve the needs of immigrants and non-native English speakers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 19th. You'll hear about a Woodford County family farm that has partnered with the Illinois branch of Feeding America to produce food for local food banks. Plus, a Peoria native is returning home with his jazz band The Hard Bop Messengers to perform an album born from people watching.

Hi, this is Ryan Denham, content director at WCBU. Wanted to give you a heads up that there won’t be a new episode of ON DECK today. That’s because the entire WCBU news team is spending the day at a professional-development training. That will lead to better journalism for you, our listeners. But don’t worry: Our colleagues at NPR will keep you company today, and ON DECK and all the local news you rely on will be back on the air Friday.