Marigold Festival Returns!

Greg and Dan talk with Amy McCoy, Executive Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, about the 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival, happening September 9-13. She previews what visitors can expect throughout the celebration, including live music, returning festival favorites, family-friendly …

The Passion Behind the Chef!

Greg and Dan talk with chef and restaurateur David Burke about his impressive career and the passion that has driven him from his early days in the culinary world to becoming one of the country’s most recognized chefs. He reflects on his beginnings, the creativity behind his cooking, and some of th…

A Life in Music & Radio!

Greg and Dan talk with Chad Taylor, Operations Manager, as he celebrates an impressive 30 years in radio. He looks back on where he grew up, the different places his career has taken him, and his first impressions of Peoria. He also shares his extensive background in the music industry, some of the…

Celebrate Generations, Peoria!

Greg and Dan talk with Peggy Jacques, Executive Director of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging, about the upcoming “Celebrate Generations, Peoria!” intergenerational mural project, happening Thursday, September 3 and Thursday, September 10 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. She explains the importance of c…

A New View of Peoria!

Greg and Dan talk with videographer and business owner Chris LeCrone of Chris LeCrone Media about his journey as a Peoria-born-and-raised creator and how his passion for cameras and technology eventually led him into drone videography. He shares how he got his start creating and posting videos on s…

Strength Through Diversity!

Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council about the recent passing of longtime Peoria City Councilman Eric Turner and the impact he had on the community. The conversation also turns to the strength that comes from diversity among Peoria’s residents, custo…

Inside Flock Cameras!

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about Flock Safety cameras, what they are, how they work, and the law enforcement agencies and communities using them to help identify vehicles and assist with investigations. He also discusses Axon’s Fusus platform and explains the growing ro…

A Legacy of Service!

Greg and Dan talk with former Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis about the passing of longtime Peoria City Councilman Eric Turner over the weekend and the legacy he leaves behind. He reflects on the 22 years the two served together, sharing memories of working alongside Turner and discussing his dedication to …

Exciting Times for the Braves!

Greg and Dan talk with Bradley University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brian Wardle about the Braves’ newly released schedule and what he likes about the matchups ahead for the 2026–27 season. He breaks down some of the teams Bradley will face, what goes into the scheduling process, and how the sche…

Exploring Earth & Space!

Greg and Dan talk with Renae Kerrigan of the Dome Planetarium at the Peoria Riverfront Museum about the recent lunar eclipse and the museum’s special viewing party, which brought out around 140 guests to experience the celestial event together. She also shares details from her recent research trip …