



Mentorship That Matters!
Greg and Phil talk with Hannah Daly of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois and David Poehls about the urgent need for more volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) in Peoria. They highlight the organization’s mission of building strong, positive relationships between mentors and youth, and discuss the u…

A Peoria Classic!
Greg and Phil talk with David Vroman, who has directed the Peoria Municipal Band since 1991, about the group’s long history and musical legacy in the community. He shares insights into the band’s rich tradition, where its musicians come from, and previews the upcoming concert series, highlighting h…

Sculpture Walk!
Greg and Phil talk with Megan Scott, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about the opening of the 12th annual Sculpture Walk Peoria, which officially opened yesterday and will run through 2028 as a rotating public art exhibit in downtown Peoria. She shares the history behind the Sculpture W…

Future Play Festival!
Greg and Phil talk with Patrick Kelly, Senior Sports Sales Manager at Discover Peoria, about the upcoming Future Play Festival coming to Peoria October 2nd-4th, 2026. He explains how the large-scale entertainment and esports festival is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the area ea…

23 Years of Community Fun!
Greg and Phil talk with Sharon Gramm about the Peoria RiverFront Market opening its 23rd season this Saturday, May 23rd, running through September 26th. She shares details about the free weekly market, held Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, featuring local farmers, artists, live music, entertainme…

Building the Future of the Braves!
Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Chris Reynolds, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Bradley University, and Tom Hammerton, the newly hired General Manager for Bradley men’s and women’s basketball. They discuss the creation of the new position, how it will help move both programs forward, and…

NATO On the Horizon!
Greg and Phil talk with Don Samford of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council about their upcoming Zoom discussion today at 12:00 PM titled NATO On the Horizon. The event will feature keynote speaker Daniel Kochis discussing topics including global change, the future of NATO, and international relat…

Finding the Positive in Peoria!
Greg and Phil talk with Beck Carlson about her experience moving from Los Angeles to Peoria nine years ago and why she recently made a TikTok addressing the negativity people often express about living in Peoria. She shares her message about focusing on the positive aspects of the community, giving…

On Golden Pond!
Greg and Phil talk with Howard Gorman, director of the upcoming On Golden Pond production at Peoria Players Theatre. He shares details about the show, its history and background, and why this heartfelt production holds a uniquely special meaning for both him and Greg. Get tickets at www.peoriaplay…

Strike Out Stroke!
Greg and Phil talk with Maryless Nunley about her passion for stroke awareness since 2001 and the work of the United Stroke Alliance and Strike Out Stroke initiative at tonight’s Peoria Chiefs game. She shares how stroke recovery camps have now expanded into 28 states and discusses the importance o…