On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Jacob Roberts and Jennifer Davis of the Peoria Public Library tell WCBU’s Jody Holtz about “Bookmarked," a new Peoria youth book club that is tackling difficult books, including so-called banned books. And you’ll learn how Greater Peoria is positioning itself to lead in agricultural innovation. WCBU correspondent Tm Alexander goes to the first Ag-Tech Connect Session to talk to Morton Economic Development Council chief executive officer Leigh Ann Brown about Ag-Tech Connect and the regional collaborations and she hopes spring from it. Plus, you'll hear about State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth's legislation aimed at improving school lunches.
Daniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of our daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.