The Arts Section 08/07/22

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with James Morosini, the writer, director and co-star of the new film, I LOVE MY DAD.

The Arts Section: True Story Inspires New Comedy I LOVE MY DAD

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago artist Ray Borchers.

The Arts Section: Chicago Artist Coasting On None

The teacher shortage has been a growing problem over the last decade across the country, including in Jefferson county Public Schools. But a recent wave of resignations is leaving JCPS in a bind as this school year begins. WFPL’s Jess Clark spoke with two teachers who recently resigned about why they left.

JCPS heads into the school year facing wave of resignations

American workers have organized for decades. Now, a new national movement has taken hold in Louisville. WFPL's Jacob Munoz reports local baristas at two companies are seeking to transform their workplaces.

Disclosure: Heine Brothers is a sponsor of Louisville Public Media, which WFPL is part of.

Union efforts brew across major Louisville coffee shops

When it comes to outdoor soccer, the weather can impact more than just what fans decide to wear to the match.

Science Behind the Forecast: How weather impacts outdoor soccer matches

The Mountain Eagle in Whitesburg, Ky. has covered Letcher County and the surrounding area for more than a century. When historic flooding hit about two weeks ago, the paper’s small staff and roster of contributors did what they’ve always done: tell the stories of the region and the people who live there.

Whitesburg newspaper reporters cover historic flood while living through the disaster

The Arts Section 08/14/22

Now a little more than three months into his tenure, WFPL News recently sat down with Louisville Jail Director Jerry Collins to discuss about the recent spate of in-custody deaths - nine since November - and what he's doing to address drug smuggling, overcrowding and other issues.

New Louisville jail director discusses in-custody deaths, understaffing and other challenges

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Kevin Shaw to talk about his new documentary LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE.

The Arts Section: Light Shines In New Chicago-set Documentary

Wednesday, members of the Illinois House voted to override Governor Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that would weaken the state’s Freedom of Information Act.  The proposal will now head to the Senate, where a three-fifths majority is required to override Quinn’s veto.  According to the bill's sponsor, state Representative Barbara Currie, the legislation would give municipalities a way to address FOIA requests that are considered to be "harassing”.  But the Citizen Advocacy Center is urging state Senators to vote “no” on the override. The Center’s executive director Maryam Judar tells WDCB News Reporter Gary Zidek Illinois’ FOIA requirements should stay the way they are.

Citizen Advocacy Center Opposes FOIA Changes

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