On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, November 3. Our top story is about joint efforts of the Peoria branch of the NAACP, the Peoria Police Department and the Peoria County Sheriff's Office to improve community relations. You’ll also hear from Mark Fenton, a nationally recognized transportation expert. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Fenton about Peoria and East Peoria’s multimodal systems in the context of the “Complete Streets” plan.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 2. Our top story features Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) sharing her insights on the latest with President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. You’ll also hear from Michael LeRoy, a University of Illinois professor and expert on labor issues. WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson talks with LeRoy about ongoing boycotts and union activity.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 1. Our top story is about the COVID-19 vaccination dose for 5 to 11-year-olds. You’ll also hear from Charles Bell, an Illinois State University professor. Sarah Nardi interviewed Bell about his recent book, “Suspended: Punishment, Violence, and the Failure of School Safety.”

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 29, 2021. Our top story is about controversy over the East Peoria Community High School’s “Raiders” mascot. You’ll also hear from Jashawnda Dunigan, a Peoria woman who struggles with the loss of loved ones to gun violence every day. WCBU’s Tim Shelley spoke with Dunigan and her counselor, Samantha Schubach about the role trauma plays in Peoria's cycle of violence and how opening up about those experiences can help in healing.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 28, 2021. Our top story is about the Alpha Phi Alpha’s annual Fatherhood Breakfast, a free event taking place this weekend. You’ll also hear Mayor Rita Ali discuss her latest initiatives for the city, as well as resident feedback regarding the city’s $37 million in federal pandemic relief funding.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Our top story is about the Peoria Fire Department’s annual memorial honoring firefighters who died in service. You’ll also hear about home sales in Peoria. WCBU’s Joe Deacon talks with Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Ryan Cannon about what the July-September figures say about the current real estate market.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Our top story features David Jackson, communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, discussing the upcoming Peoria Transplants Party. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts for the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Museum CEO John Morris speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the exhibit and fundraiser. Reach out to the Peoria Itoo Society for more information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 25, 2021. Our top story is about free cooking classes in South Peoria offered through the University of Illinois extension and House of Hope. You’ll also hear about COVID-19’s impacts on police departments. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews Niyazi Ekici, a professor at Western Illinois University’s Law Enforcement and Justice Administration School.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 22, 2021. Our top story is about youth grief support groups hosted by House of Hope this weekend. You’ll also hear about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WCBU’s Joe Deacon interviews Carol Merna, CEO of Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, about why it’s important to shed light on domestic abuse and provide support to survivors.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 21, 2021. Our top story is about Galesburg’s “Boxcar People,” the immigrants who built the city’s railroads. You’ll also hear about an effort to boost vaccination numbers on Bradley University’s campus. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Hannah Marshall, a leader of the Bradley Pride for Vaccination campaign, and Belinda Daly, an academic coach for the Department of Nursing.