On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 23. Our top story is about the Peoria Guild of Black Artists teaming up with Ameren Illinois to create three free sustainability-themed murals around the city. You'll also hear from a Peoria couple about how they make a living off of treasure hunting. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Robert and Kayla Moran, the "Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria," about how and why they enjoy digging up fragments of Peoria's history, and how they sell their finds online. 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, February 22. Our top story is about how Tazewell County is rededicating a trio of markers celebrating the old Eighth Judicial Circuit - where Abraham Lincoln got his start as a frontier lawyer. You'll also hear the founder and artistic director of Peoria's Heritage Ensemble talk about its creation and how it has impacted Peoria in more ways than just musically. 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, February 21. Our top story is about how Central Illinois Friends is beginning the process of looking for an independent building. You'll also hear how budding entrepreneurs looking to get a startup off the ground don't have to go far for support. WCBU correspondent Jonathan Wright reports on how the gBETA program is up and running, even before downtown Peoria's Distillery Labs officially opens. 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, February 18. Our top story is about the city's Public Works Department's atypical strategy for preparing for this week's snow storm. You'll also hear about a new Black history curriculum adopted last year by Peoria Public Schools. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews the authors of "Black History 365," a course of study tailored for high school students. 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, February 17. Our top story is about new data showing the growing demand for housing in Peoria’s Downtown and Warehouse District areas. You'll also hear about how “play therapy” is becoming more widely available in Greater Peoria. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews two certified play therapists about how their work helps children who may struggle with traditional talk therapy … and why play is valuable for both adults and children alike. 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, February 16. Our top story is about the upcoming resettlement of some Afghan refugees in Kewanee, an Illinois town about 50 miles from Peoria. You'll also hear about Peoria harm reduction nonprofit JOLT Foundation’s recent move across town. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews JOLT Director Chris Schaffner about the group’s move into a larger building closer to the geographic center of Peoria. Schaffner describes the growing importance of JOLT’s services at a time when opiate-related overdose deaths are skyrocketing. 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, February 15. Our top story is about House Bill 5319, an initiative by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) to have Peoria police officers and UnityPoint Health mental health professionals co-respond to some 911 calls. You'll also hear from Peoria Public Library's deputy director Roberta Koscielski, who is retiring after 38 years. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Koscielski about her career, what it was like co-founding the city's one-book initiative, Peoria Reads, and more. 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, February 14. Our top story is about Campustown Starbucks employees moving to unionize. You'll also hear about CityLink's new bus routes coming March 6. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews CityLink's Doug Roelfs about the upcoming changes. 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, February 11. Our top story is about the Peoria City-County Health Department's call to continue masking in schools despite ongoing legislative and political battles. You'll also hear about vaccination rates among Illinois police. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Western Illinois University law enforcement professor Niyazi Ekici about his latest research on the impact of COVID-19 on police departments. 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, February 10. Our top story is about a spike in catalytic converter thefts in East Peoria. You'll also hear about the dangers of the "fast fashion' industry. WCBU's Olivia Streeter interviewed Bradley University public relations student Anna Wasko about her recent award-winning capstone project, which explores the ways in which fast fashion hurts the environment ... and the humans who make the clothing. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.