On today’s episode, you’ll hear how the value of play can be severely underestimated. In part one of this 2-day series on the importance of play, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks to two registered play therapists in the Peoria area about what play therapy is, and how important play is for children and adults alike. And you’ll meet Kimberly Richardson, Peoria's new assistant city manager. She's a Chicago-area transplant who says she recognizes that Peoria’s its own city with different needs and different strengths than Chicago. Plus, Joe Deacon talks to Peoria Public Schools transportation director Josh Collins about how the district is changing its bus driver recruitment strategy.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.