On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 23. Our top story is about the Morton school district agreeing to take steps toward better equity in its athletic programs following a Title IX complaint by former Potters softball coach Gigi MacIntosh. You’ll also hear about the Peoria Municipal band returning this summer with a full season. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews band director David Vroman about how COVID-19 affected the band … and what fans can expect ahead of the band’s 85th season. 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, March 22. Our top story is about Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois kicking off this week’s historic Senate Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court hopeful Ketanji Brown Jackson. You’ll also hear about a push to include electric motorcycles in the framework of the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act...a monumental clean energy bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker last year. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Josh Witkowski, legislative coordinator for ABATE Illinois, an organization that advocates for the rights of motorcyclists. 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, March 21. Our top story is about “Match Day” at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria. You’ll also hear about the life, legacy, and bipartisan philosophy of Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg profiles Durbin ahead of the East Saint Louis native’s biggest task yet … chairing this week’s Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings. 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, March 18. Our top story is about NBA star Shaun Livingston’s induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. You’ll also hear about the 40th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day parade. WCBU’s Hannah Alani attended the parade and interviewed dozens of participants and onlookers – including members of some of Peoria’s oldest Irish families – about what the return of the annual event means to them. 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, March 17. Our top story includes updates on Dr. Aaron Rossi – CEO of Pekin’s Reditus Labs – being indicted with federal tax fraud charges. You’ll also hear about how a growing number of central Illinois pork producers are working to reduce their environmental footprints. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander talks with Henry County farmer Gary Asay and Eureka pork producer Chad Leman about the steps they're taking to create more sustainable hog farms. 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, March 16. Our top story includes updates on the unionization effort at the Campustown Peoria Starbucks, near Bradley University’s campus. You’ll also hear about how trauma-informed practice and a pay-as-you-go model are helping more Peorians access yoga. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Ramlo, founder and executive director of Soulside Healing Arts, about the nonprofit’s mission to bring yoga to all. 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, March 15. Our top story is about Bishop Louis Tylka, who recently succeeded former Bishop Daniel Jenky as leader of the Diocese of Peoria. You'll also hear about the return of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews parade chairman KC Murphy about the return of the popular March 17 event. 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, March 14. Our top story is about Peoria's Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute. You'll also hear about the recent sale of the former Heddington Oaks senior home in West Peoria to UnityPoint Health. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews UnityPoint Health Central Illinois CEO Dr. Keith Knepp about the hospital's plan to turn the facility into a youth and adult behavioral health 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 Friday, March 11. Our top story is about a Peoria Avant's location using a robot to seat patrons. You'll also hear about why childhood vaccination rates plummeted during the pandemic ... and what local health leaders are doing to combat the problem. WGLT's Sarah Nardi interviews Scott Barrows and Elise Albers of OSF HealthCare about their plan to use data and AI-drive mobile clinics to boost childhood vaccinations. 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, March 10. Our top story is about Peoria's uptick in homelessness following the end of an eviction moratorium. You'll also hear about the Peoria's downward trending crime stats and updates on local job growth. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Mayor Rita Ali in a quick-hit state of the city conversation. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.