On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 26. Our top story is about Peoria leaders' new passenger rail line proposal that offers to connect the city to Chicago through Ottawa. You’ll also hear about how a central Illinois music education group is teaching children to play instruments by ear. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews multiple people involved with the Suzuki School of Music - including an instructor and a student - about the group's impact in the Tri-County. 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, January 25. Our top story is about the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education's vote on a new modified balanced calendar. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's two minor league sports franchises were left out of COVID-19 pandemic relief money. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria Chiefs GM Jason Mott and Peoria Rivermen COO Bart Rogers about their respective financial woes - and a potential new pot of federal money. 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, January 24. Our top story is about WTVP bringing on several former Peoria Journal-Star reporters and editors in its relaunch of Peoria Magazine. You’ll also hear about a Bradley University assistant professor of communication's plan to increase media literacy in Peoria. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Cory Barker about his series on adult media habits taking place at the Peoria Public Library North Branch. 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, January 21. Our top story is about the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s pivot from showing blockbuster movies to only screening the classics. You’ll also hear about how the COVID-19 pandemic is straining hospitals and healthcare providers that serve rural populations. Eric Stock interviews Emily Whitson, Chief Operating Officer at Hopedale Medical Center in Tazewell County. 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, January 20. Our top story is about a the current COVID-19 surge in Greater Peoria, and what Gov. JB Pritzker had to say at the state level. You’ll also hear from Peoria City-County Health Department administrator Monica Hendrickson. As part of WCBU's five-part series on COVID-19 in the Tri-County, Joe Deacon interviews Hendrickson about how she's handling her role in the current surge - and what burnout is like among contact tracers and other healthcare workers. 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, January 19. Our top story is about a local blood shortage and the urgent need for blood and platelets. You’ll also hear from local experts about at-home COVID-19 "rapid tests." WCBU's Jody Holtz reports on where you can buy them, how effective they are 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 Tuesday, January 18. Our top story brings you a local expert's tips on how to protect your car throughout this season of winter weather. You’ll also hear from Dr. Ben Kemp, an ER physician and one of the directors of OSF Healthcare's emergency department. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Kemp about what COVID-19 looks like inside OSF, healthcare worker burnout 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 Friday, January 14. Our top story is about the Tri-County experiencing its highest daily COVID-19 case count -- ever. You’ll also hear about a local effort to provide theater opportunities to children with special needs. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Andy Morgan, founder and director of The Penguin Project. 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, January 13. Our top story is about the latest COVID-19 numbers and what Dr. Ngozi Ezike is the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health has to say about the impact of the surge on hospital patients and staff. You’ll also hear about the Peoria County Public Library's McClure Branch's effort to hire an artist in residence. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews branch manager Sarah Couri about the idea - a first for the library. 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, January 12. Our top story is about new weekend hours (9-5 Saturday and Sunday) for the Peoria City-County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination and booster walk-in clinic. You’ll also hear about the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge on Peoria County schools -- and why officials believe returning to the classroom this week is the best course of action this week. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools Beth Crider about navigating school reopening amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.