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Emily Bollinger

Jody Holtz

Assistant Development Director / Assistant Program Director

Jody Holtz is WCBU's assistant program and development director, All Things Considered host, as well as the producer of WCBU’s arts and culture podcast Out and About.

Jody joined the station in 2021, first as an intern while studying at Bradley University. After graduating with a degree in Theatre Arts and Television Arts, she joined the staff full-time in 2022.

Jody has always worked in non-profits and enjoys meeting and covering the people who make Peoria a great place to live, learn, work and play. She continues to be involved in the area’s local community theatres as a director and actor.

  • On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale's artistic director and conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry about their upcoming performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on May 3 and 4 at Five Points Washington and May 5 at First United Methodist Church in Peoria.
  • On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale's artistic director and conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry about their upcoming performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on May 3 and 4 at Five Points Washington and May 5 at First United Methodist Church in Peoria.
  • Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Eric Elwood wishing his wife Jo a very happy birthday. Jo likes WCBU for enriching Peoria with fantastic music and current news. WCBU wishes Jo a happy birthday too! Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Debbie Helmick in memory of her sister Kelly Helmick in support of National Donate Life Month. To learn more about organ and tissue donation, click here. Organ and tissue donations save lives! Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Peoria Skeet and Trap Club inviting you to 'Shoot for the Cure' on May 4 benefiting individuals affected by breast cancer. Details at 309-645-2597 or 'Peoria Shoot for the Cure' on Facebook. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Nathan Haydary and Bobbie Tkach celebrating one year since starting their podcast, Memingless, dedicated to debunking misinformation spread by memes. Available on all podcast platforms. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to chat with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher of the Peoria Ballet about their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, taking place at Five Points Washington on April 26-27.
  • On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to chat with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher of the Peoria Ballet about their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, taking place at Five Points Washington on April 26-27.
  • On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Romain, Executive Director and co-founder of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow, about their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr.
  • On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Romain, Executive Director and co-founder of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow, about their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr.