In today's episode, you'll hear from John Shaw of S-I-U's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on why he believes Caterpillar owes Peoria a better explanation on their decision to relocate its global headquarters to Texas. And Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson discusses the board of health's decision to fund the $25,000 Cure Violence assessment from their budget. Plus, a conversation with soon to be Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins on how he plans to take on the department's challenges.
Jody Holtz is WCBU's assistant program director, host of WCBU's newsmagazine All Things Peoria and producer of WCBU’s arts and culture podcast Out and About.