On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 4. Our top story is about local reactions to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 landmark abortion case, “Roe vs. Wade.” You’ll also hear about the six Democrats running to replace Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the newly drawn Illinois 17th District. Last night, those six Democrats participated in a candidate forum co-moderated by WCBU’s Tim Shelley. WCBU’s Hannah Alani covers the forum. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 3. Our top story is about “RISE” grant funding for Greater Peoria businesses affected by COVID-19. You’ll also hear about how Illinois has millions earmarked for gun violence prevention ... but so far, nothing’s been spent. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith breaks down the challenges facing community groups vying for federal violence prevention funds. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 2. You’ll also hear about a Mother’s Day weekend gun buy-back program led by Greater Peoria mothers who have lost their children to gun violence. You’ll also hear about how Peoria is mapping out a plan to maximize potential federal infrastructures. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who says the Tri-County region has a better chance of landing federal dollars if requests are well-organized and backed by a community consensus. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 29. You’ll also hear about the need for a Greater Peoria community-based senior center. of Peoria Public Schools students co-authoring a book about the city’s gun violence. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Woodruff Career and Technical Center students Tylynn Johnson, Ari Carachuri, Dina Brown, Taya Bates, and Lyric Johnson (no relation) about their book, “Legend for my Brother." On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 28. Our top story is about what one attorney calls “startling” allegations raised in lawsuits involving Reditus C-E-O Aaron Rossi. You’ll also hear about a longtime Peoria business coming back into the picture under new ownership. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Ava Kamm, a local photographer and the new owner of Peoria Camera. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 27. Our top story is about an organization working to recruit more local foster families. You’ll also hear from Eric Blaustein, a Holocaust survivor who recently spoke at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. WBCU’s Hannah Alani speaks with Blaustein about his experience surviving a German concentration camp, and why he thinks the Holocaust must never be forgotten. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 26. Our top story is about a "historic" amount of public safety resources heading to Peoria following the new state budget. You’ll also hear about U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) visiting Harrison School last week to present a grant for tearing down the dilapidated South Peoria building. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Bustos about her time in Congress … and why she’s not seeking another term. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 25. Our top story is about U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) visiting Harrison School last week to present a grant for tearing down the dilapidated South Peoria building. You’ll also hear about the impacts of routine cancer screenings that were missed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. WCBU's Hannah Alani speaks with OSF director of oncology Dr. James McGee about the rise in late-stage cancer diagnoses. Dr. McGee also discusses construction updates on OSF’s new Cancer Institute. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 22. Our top story is about how members of the public can sign a steel beam that will eventually be part of OSF HealthCare’s new $237 million Cancer Institute. You’ll also hear about efforts being made to bring more outdoor rock-climbing opportunities to central Illinois. WCBU's Jody Holtz talks to Jeff Jaramillo – a Peorian and community ambassador for “Access Fund” – as well as Andrew Staff – president of the Illinois Climbing Association – about what’s being done to boost outdoor climbing options. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 21. Our top story is about the lifting of mask mandates on airplanes flying out of the Peoria International Airport and on Peoria busses operated via CityLink. You’ll also hear about how a look at the DIY counterculture scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s took home this year’s Book of the Year award from the Illinois State Historical Society. In a re-air of a June 2021 interview, WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews “Punks in Peoria” co-authors Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett about the intermingling of music, culture, class, politics, and urban history in 20th century Peoria. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.