On Deck

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Monday, June 5th, 2023. First, a look at how Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois works to help job-seekers find a gig they can turn into a career. Then, Washington Mayor Gary Manier talks about the year ahead with a city council full of new faces.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, June 2nd, 2023. First, the U.S. House passes a compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default without the support of an Illinois Republican. Then, Peoria's Department of Public Works has big plans for one of the city's busiest intersections.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, June 1st, 2023. First, the details on what participants should expect from the City of Peoria's Strategic Planning Kickoff events. Then, Pekin is months into developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Learn more about the process from Pekin's City Engineer.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. First, the Peoria Ag Lab makes a breakthrough on cat litter, how soybean hulls may be the key to less dust and odor. Then, it's "road construction" season in Illinois, hear from a Peoria County Highway Department engineer on the projects to look out for.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. First, young women work side by side with prominent female Illinois lawmakers in the "Girls Who Lead" program. Then, Pekin's new mayor Mary Burress discusses her first three weeks in office, bridging divides in the city council and next steps for the future.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 26th, 2023. First, the latest as the park board considers paths forward for a replacement statue in Bradley Park. Then, a gas market expert weighs in on what to expect from your summer travel.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 25th, 2023. First, we explore the difference in enrollment between men and women at Bradley University and Illinois Central College. Experts will give some possible reasons why. Then, meet the new head coach of the Peoria City semi-professional soccer team, with the second season underway.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 24th. You'll hear about a new report from the Illinois Attorney General's Office that examines the underreporting of child sexual abuse cases by Catholic Dioceses across the state. Plus, learn how cover crops play a key role in sustainable agriculture practices on Central Illinois farms.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 23rd. You'll hear Senator Dick Durbin's plan to grow Illinois' rural healthcare workforce. Plus, a new program from the National Association of Realtors aims to diversify the real estate industry.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, May 22nd, 2023. First, Peoria Public Schools' high school graduates visit their past grade schools to celebrate their accomplishments. Then, there's been a lot of discussions about a proposed carbon pipeline passing through Peoria, city council member Denise Jackson is concerned about what the project would mean for the district she represents.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 19th, 2023. First, Saint Margaret's Spring Valley hospital is in danger of closing as early as June. The latest on the embattled Illinois Valley hospital. Then, a conversation with Charles Brown, CEO of urban design consulting firm Equitable Cities.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 18th, 2023. First, the Peoria Area Association of Realtors hosts a third roundtable on the future of the former McKinley and Harrison school sites. Then, Director of Airports Gene Olson talks about pandemic recovery and ongoing projects at the Peoria International Airport.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. First, a Central Illinois music festival is going on a hiatus, we'll go over the reasons for the change from the Summer Camp music festival's producer. Then, a member of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council returns from a conference with fresh ideas for promoting job growth and attracting talent.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. First, earmarked federal funding means long anticipated upgrades to Illinois waterways may be on the way. Then, a college binge drinking trend takes a viral hold on Tik Tok, a doctor breaks down the health risks of BORG drinking.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Monday, May 15th, 2023. First, WCBU's Tim Shelley recaps Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' visit to the Peoria Civic Center. Then, Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins tells WCBU's Joe Deacon about a "laundry list" of needs for the aging facilities at the Peoria County jail.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 12th, 2023. First, hear from proponents of legislation adding new requirements to the creation of carbon dioxide transportation pipelines in Illinois. Then, Barb Drake speaks with WCBU's Jody Holtz as she reflects on a career as a Peoria journalist advocating for her community.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 11th. First, hear from the group working to attract more people to Stark County, a rural community north of Peoria. Then, Peoria Civic Center CEO and president Rik Edgar tells WCBU's Joe Deacon about the city-owned entertainment venue's "phenomenal" spring.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. First, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois reopens a service helping the community find a career in Pekin. Then, Peoria Riverfront Museum's CEO and President John Morriss talks about bouncing back from the pandemic with some exhibits brand new to the area.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. First, members of Peoria's city council in the 1970's remember former mayor Richard Carver. Then, low-income Americans are finding their benefits gone at the grocery store, learn about the skimming spree targeting SNAP benefits.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 8, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is expected to sign into law new legislation that would withhold state funding from public and school libraries implementing book bans. Plus, a conversation with Rebecca Crumrine, an educator with the University of Illinois Extension. She recently spoke with Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace about nutrition, and the benefits available to help.