On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Our top story is about how Central Illinois restaurants and bars have only a couple days to adapt to a new ban on indoor service. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge in the region. WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter will bring you some reactions. You'll also hear how Peoria-area election officials believe record vote-by-mail and early voting participation may

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 2, 2020. Our top story is about how as you may have noticed, the Peoria Heights Sculpture Walk is adorned with several carved limestone pieces along Prospect Avenue and the Kellar Branch recreation trail. You'll hear about their origins. You'll also hear how 81-year-old Marion Cornelius knew Camp Ellis in Southern Fulton Conty as a boy. His father was in the Illinois National Guard that used the site until 1949

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 30, 2020. Our top story is about how economic concerns related to the ongoing pandemic, apparently have not scared off Peoria area home buyers. You'll also hear how work on the Murray Baker Bridge is finally wrapping up after seven months of closure. Tim Shelley recently spoke with I-DOT traffic engineer Ben Tellefson about the changes motorists should expect.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Our top story is about how the Illinois High School Association is defying Governor J.B. Pritzker's order to put all winter sports on hold. The IHSA decided basketball will go on as scheduled starting in late November. You'll also hear how in compliance with a state law requiring inclusive history lesson plans, Peoria Public Schools will begin using the Legacy Project curriculum for high schools next

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Our top story is about how plans to bring a new attraction to Peoria's Donovan Park have taken a crucial step forward. You'll also hear how the University of Illinois recently announced a new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative to increase collaboration toward shared goals for improving soil health and the financial sustainability of Illinois farms.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Our top story is about how after seven months of work, the Murray Baker Bridge is finally reopening. Governor J.B. Pritzker says the project not only wrapped up on time, but also stayed within its 42.2 million dollar budget. You'll also hear how the nonpartisan Cook Political Report recently flashed warning signs by downgrading the re-election chances for two central Illinois incumbents. Republican

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 26, 2020. Our top story is about how Illinois is trending in the wrong direction on COVID-19 case counts, and the Peoria area is no exception. You'll also hear how the Central Illinois Ballet is putting on its first show since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but it'll be a little different.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 23, 2020. Our top story is about how both candidates for the 92nd House District support the expungements enacted last year through marijuana legalization, but both see more room for changes. You'll also hear about how Illinois residents are deciding whether to amend the state constitution and replace the current flat tax with a graduated system, similar to our federal income taxes.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, October 22, 2020. Our top story is about how the upcoming season for high school basketball and other winter sports remains uncertain. You'll also hear about how Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler faces Republican Mary Burress in a heated race for the 46th District Senate seat this November. Tim Shelley recently talked to Koehler about why he deserves another four years in office.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Our top story is about how the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and CityLink are hosting a virtual community workshop as part of the planning process to develop a plan to expand Central Illinois public transit. You'll also hear about how the race for the 46th Senate is shaping up to be the most heated local race of this election cycle. Democratic Senator Dave Koehler faces Republican Tazewell