On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 20. Our top story is about Bradley University receiving $850,000 in the upcoming federal budget to support and expand nurse training programs on the Hilltop. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s Natural Fiber Welding recently closed on an $85 million funding round. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Natural Fiber Welding founder and CEO Luke Haverhals about how the money will help launch the company into bigger markets. 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 19. Our top story is about Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi’s first public statement following his federal tax fraud indictment. You’ll also hear about how an Irish music ensemble is coming to Peoria. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Celtic Woman singer Muirgen O’Mahoney ahead of the group’s performance tonight at the Peoria Civic Center. 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 18. Our top story is about the Clean Water Foundation’s upcoming celebration on April 25. You’ll also hear about how increases in global coffee exports are creating tough challenges for local roasters in Greater Peoria. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews the teams at Leaves ‘n Beans, CxT Roasting Company, and Thirty Thirty Coffee Co. about how price hikes are affecting everything from bulk ordering to production to the cost of a cup. 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 15. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about the uncertain future of the Peoria Rivermen hocket team. WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with team owner Bart Rogers and the Peoria Civic Center’s Rik Edgar about challenges facing the team’s long-term relationship with its current landlord. 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 14. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about what this year’s construction season is going to look like. WCBU's Tim Shelley speaks with IDOT District 3 engineer Kensil Garnett to get an update on the status of some of the most prominent projects happening around the region...and how to look out for workers in those work zones. 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 13. Our top story is about Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos seeking harsh punishments for the parents of 8-year-old Navin Jones. You’ll also hear about a new bill that will send mental health professionals out with Peoria police on some 911 calls. WCBU Statehouse Reporter Maggie Strahan speaks with the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) about the need for increased mental health support. 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 12. Our top story is about Peoria’s Advanced Medical Transport sending an ambulance to Ukraine. You’ll also hear more about the exploding child abuse and neglect case load in the Tri-County. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews CASA recruitment coordinator Mike Murphy about how the public can help protect children. 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 11. Our top story is about a plan to bring more open green space to Peoria’s river front. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s ambitions to re-establish passenger rail rekindled one longtime Peorian’s love for trail travel. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews veteran journalist Bill Knight about his love for Amtrak and his thoughts on Mayor Rita Ali’s passenger rail proposal … topics Knight covered in a recent column in the Community Word monthly newspaper. 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 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. 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 7. Our top story is about the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. You’ll also hear about how the Jon Buckley Memorial Guardian continues to provide homicide victims solace after 10 years. As part of a WCBU special program on the aftereffects of violence, Tim Shelley interviews Yolanda Wallace, who founded the garden in honor of her son, who was murdered in 2006. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.