In today's episode, you'll hear from a labor expert who explains the current status of the talks between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools. And Mayor Rita Ali weighs in on her hopes for a deal between the school district and the teachers' union. Plus, book challenges are once again on the rise across the nation, and you'll hear how Illinois has been impacted.
Jody Holtz was WCBU's assistant program and development director. She left the station in 2025.