Tom Ackerman brings exciting news with Worldwide Technology Raceway adding a playoff race to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The Enjoy Illinois 300 will now be held on September 7, 2025, with an XFINITY race scheduled for September 6.

In our special feature, plumbing instructor Dave Munie from Rankin Tech joins us to discuss the plumbing trade. Munie, a Rankin alum alongside his father, emphasizes the trade's job security and lucrative earnings potential. He sheds light on the variety of plumbing tasks, the importance of proper training, and the challenges plumbers face, including a current labor shortage. Munie provides valuable insights into the apprenticeship process, earning potential, and the crucial role plumbers play in maintaining safe and functional systems in homes.