On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, January 11. Our top story is about a foreign investment giving a big boost to a Peoria-based whiskey distillery. You’ll also hear about a local organization aimed at support women-owned businesses. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Francine Hinrickson about the vision behind her 1-year-old organization, "Founding Females," and her plans for the upcoming year. 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 10. Our top story is about Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria's plan to curb violence in 2022. You’ll also hear about a new COVID-19-inspired book published by a Bradley University professor. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Dr. Paul Gullifor about his new children's book entitled "Where Have All the Smiles Gone?" 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 7. Our top story is about conditions inside Unity Point and OSF Healthcare as the county's ICU bed availability falls to 11%. You’ll also hear about how December was an exceptionally warm month for the state. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford about why that's symptomatic of the long-term trend of warming winters. 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 6. Our top story is about local hospitals postponing elective procedures as they near capacity in inpatient and ICU beds amid the rise in COVID-19 cases. You’ll also hear about Springfield Clinic, a capitol-based healthcare provider that's opened four Peoria-area locations in the past 15 months. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks with Cal Thomas, Springfield Clinic's vice president of business development and marketing, about the company's business model ... and why it's zeroing in on Central Illinois. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Wednesday, January 5. Our top story is about the status of the Tazewell County salt dome after a wind storm destroyed the dome’s roof. You’ll also hear about the city of Washington’s 25-year comprehensive plan. WBCU correspondent Tim Alexander interviews the city’s Jon Oliphant about upcoming projects in the pipeline. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Tuesday, January 4. Our top story is about snow and ice removal efforts following this weekend’s snow storm. You’ll also hear about the Center for Youth and Family Services’ COVID-19 relief program. WBCU’s Jody Holtz interviews CYFS Community Development director Jeff Turnbull and Program Director for Community Volunteerism Jenny Lee about the center’s 2022 plans for helping those in need. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Monday, January 3. Our top story is about rare sightings of snowy owls in central Illinois. You’ll also hear about Veloxity Labs – a bioanalytical research company based in Peoria. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Veloxity president Shane Needham of Idaho about why he based his company in the River City, and how Veloxity’s work will play a key role in the development of new drugs and treatments. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Wednesday, December 22. Our top story is about the low probability for a “White Christmas” this year. You’ll also hear more about the newly formed Office of Firearm Violence Prevention. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews office director Chris Patterson about how he will work with locally-based advisory councils to dole out $250 million to community-based anti-violence efforts over the next three years. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

On Deck has everything you need to know for Tuesday, December 21. Our top story is about a student at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg winning a national sports title – for the first time in the school’s history. You’ll also hear about the city of Peoria’s ongoing response to record-breaking gun violence. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Mayor Rita Ali about the various state and federal funding opportunities she’s looking to capitalize upon in the new year. On Deck is produced by WCBU intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, December 20. Our top story is about OSF Healthcare’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new headquarters in downtown Peoria. You’ll also hear about one man’s job studying ducks. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks ecologist Josh Osborn about his work, and what we can learn from decades of waterfowl migration data. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.