Greg and Phil talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, and Sally Jo Eastman, Community & Workforce Development Director at Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, about the 10th Annual Greater Peoria CareerSpark Expo, happening October 28 and 29 at the Peoria Civic Center. CareerSpark brings eighth-grade students together with local professionals for hands-on experiences across a variety of industries.They discuss why eighth grade is such an important time for career exploration and highlight CareerSpark’s goal of inspiring young people.

Greg and Phil talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, and Sally Jo Eastman, Community &amp; Workforce Development Director at Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, about the 10th Annual Greater Peoria CareerSpark Expo, happening October 28 and 29 at the Peoria Civic Center. CareerSpark brings eighth-grade students together with local professionals for hands-on experiences across a variety of industries.<a href="https://centralillinois.ja.org/events/gp-careerspark-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://centralillinois.ja.org/events/gp-careerspark-2026?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790697117115000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jRRG3UWM4ldUT0H5z33hA"> </a>They discuss why eighth grade is such an important time for career exploration and highlight CareerSpark&rsquo;s goal of inspiring young people.

A look at each week in Central Illinois and across the world from Peoria's breaking news station, 1470 and 100.3 WMBD!

A look at each week in Central Illinois and across the world from Peoria's breaking news station, 1470 and 100.3 WMBD!

The Week In Review Podcast

A look at some of the big stories that made an impact in central Illinois this week.

A look at some of the big stories that made an impact in central Illinois this week.