On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Our top story is about how Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced that the state of Illinois has surpassed 5 million COVID tests since the beginning of the pandemic. You'll also hear from Cody Maddock, a community-based therapy supervisor for UnityPlace. We're all under more stress after months of dealing with COVID-19 and other troubles.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, September 21, 2020. Our top story is about how local election officials have been reassuring citizens that they are not obligated to vote by mail in November. You'll also hear about how after starting the school year with full remote learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, last week Peoria Public Schools announced plans to bring kindergarten, first grade, and some special education students back to the classroom by mid

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 18, 2020. Our top story is about how small private institutions like Bradley University and Knox College have revamped their usual procedures to stop the spread of COVID-19 on campus. You'll also hear about the Peoria Southside Farmers Market and you'll learn how this food access and business development project came about, and where it's headed.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 17, 2020. Our top story is about how Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson says they're keeping a close eye on Bradley University, to see if the two-week all-student quarantine is getting the COVID-19 spread under control. You'll also hear from Dan Luthi - a nurse from Washington whose service with the American Red Cross has earned him recognition as one of this year's

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Our top story is about how Zion Coffee Bar is working with the Dream Center and Jolt Harm Reduction to provide a basic service for individuals in the city experiencing homelessness. You'll also hear from Eureka College President Jamel Wright, who talks about how Eureka College is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Our top story is about how emotional support animals have proven time and time again to provide feelings of comfort and stress relief for their owners. And pet adoption agencies across the nation have seen an increase in adoption numbers. You'll also hear how the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Peoria say they want to help local businesses and organizations become more inclusive and

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, September 14, 2020. Our top story is about how Governor J.B. Pritzker says Bradley University did the right thing in ordering a two week quarantine after the campus saw a spike in COVID-19 cases. You'll also hear from Carol Merna, executive director of the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, who discusses the area's surge in domestic violence amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 11, 2020. Our top story is about how the Peoria Public Library is joining a growing number of public libraries across the country adopting a fine-free policy. You'll also hear from Kirby Winn, public relations manager for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which serves Central Illinois. He discusses their approach to blood donor outreach as the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the number of collection

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 10, 2020. Our top story is about how Bradley University is ordering all students to quarantine in place for two weeks to limit COVID-19 exposures. You'll also hear how the Community Health Partnership of Illinois operates migrant clinics at several locations in central and northern Illinois. CEO Eleace Sawyers talks about how testing efforts are going.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Our top story is about how despite recent sorting machine removals, U.S. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says she's confident the Post Office can handle large numbers of mail-in ballots this November. You'll also hear from Gloria Clark-Jackson, sister of the late Mark Clark, founder of the Peoria Black Panthers. She's written a book about her brother entitled, "Soul of a Black Panther."