On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 17. Our top story explains how the new $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill will bring a long-awaited funding opportunity to the Peoria International Airport. You’ll also hear about the challenges of guarding your personal information online with the advent of facial recognition technology and deepfakes. WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks with Bradley University director of information security David Scuffham and chief information officer Zach Gorman about protecting your data.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 16. Our top story covers the ongoing effect of supply chain issues as holiday shopping ramps up. You’ll also hear about the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, a new state agency focused exclusively on gun violence. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith speaks with agency head Chris Patterson, in Chicago.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 15. Our top story features “Dreamland” author and freelance journalist Sam Quinones, who is speaking at Peoria Public Library tonight about his new book “The Least of Us.” The book covers the rise of the synthetic drug market and its grip on American communities. You’ll also hear about OSF Healthcare’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19. WGLT’s Charlie Schlenker interviews Dr. Mike Cruz, OSF’s Chief Operating Officer.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 12. Our top story features retired Air Force General and Peoria native William “Robbie” Robertson, who retired from his 41-year career on Veterans Day. You’ll also hear about the state of Salvation Army Peoria. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Major Heath Sells about how the non-profit meets the needs of Tri-county residents ... and how COVID-19 and the winter season have influenced operations.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 11. Our top story covers the six contenders – four democrats and two Republicans – fighting to replace Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) as leader of the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. You’ll also hear about Hikers Inc., a student-led business and the winner of the Bradley University Social Impact Challenge. WCBU’s Olivia Streeter interviews Hikers Inc. co-founders Matthew Klein and Devin Soldati.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Our top story is about how community leaders are speaking out once again as Peoria's deadly wave of violence continues. You’ll also hear how addressing food insecurity and fostering job creation and retention are among the goals for some of the grant programs administered by the Peoria-based Community Foundation of Central Illinois. You’ll hear from CFCI president Mark Roberts, who says awarding money to worthy programs is pretty enjoyable work.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 9. Our top story is about a federal commission officially recognizing the Illinois Waterway as a port statistical area. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University men’s basketball team is kicking off its season. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Bradley coach Brian Wardle, senior Ja'Shon Henry and junior Ville Tahvanainen.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 8. Our top story is about the Illinois Partners for Human Services’ latest report identifying the factors most affecting the health and human services workforce in the wake of the pandemic. You’ll also hear about how the Bradley University women's basketball team is looking to build on an unexpected championship run. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with head coach Andrea Gorski ahead of Tuesday’s season opener.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, November 5. Our top story is about the Special Olympics’ flag football tournament taking place in Peoria this weekend. You’ll also hear about the unique mental health toll firefighters face. WCBU’s Hannah Alani talks with Peoria Fire Department Captain Jeff Hascall, Captain Paramedic Tom Stimeling and firefighter Dustin Hascall about their jobs.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, November 4. Our top story is about the new “Hispanic-Owned Peoria” campaign. You’ll also hear from Jennifer Zammuto, president of Heart of Illinois United Way. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Zammuto about the group’s 100th anniversary, and how the organization has and continues to support six counties across Central Illinois.