WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 25, 2021. Our top story is about how heading into the final weeks of his tenure, outgoing Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis says the city is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, but still has challenges ahead. You'll also hear how Governor JB Pritzker's expansion of 1-B eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine takes effect today. In addition to conditions like obesity, cancer, and diabetes, pregnant women are now also able to get the shot - but should they? The answer is complex. WCBU's Tim Shelley spoke with Dr. Michael Leonardi, a maternal and fetal medicine specialist at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, about the pros and cons.WCBU's On Deck for Thursday, February 25, 2021.
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