Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, about the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the work underway on the new 2026–2030 five-year plan. He explains how CEDS serves as an intentional roadmap for economic growth across Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Mason, and Logan counties, and how community input gathered through The Big Table helps shape priorities for the region’s future. He also reflects on the progress made under the previous five-year plan and discusses why the process continually begins and ends with input and collaboration from the people who live and work throughout Greater Peoria.

Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, about the region&rsquo;s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the work underway on the new 2026&ndash;2030 five-year plan. He explains how CEDS serves as an intentional roadmap for economic growth across&nbsp;Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Mason, and Logan counties, and how community input gathered through The Big Table helps shape priorities for the region&rsquo;s future. He also reflects on the progress made under the previous five-year plan&nbsp;and discusses why the process continually begins and ends with input and collaboration from the people who live and work throughout Greater Peoria.

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Greg and Dan talk with Suzy Walker-Cortez and Bruce Moore of Bikers Against Street Hunger (B.A.S.H.) about the 35th Annual B.A.S.H. event, happening this Saturday September 19th. They look back at how the event got its start more than three decades ago and how its mission has continued to grow, bringing the motorcycle community together to help fight hunger throughout Central Illinois. They preview what attendees can expect from this year’s event, discuss the impact the money raised has on the community, and share the incredible passion and generosity of the local biker community when it comes to helping people in need.

Greg and Dan talk with Suzy Walker-Cortez and Bruce Moore of Bikers Against Street Hunger (B.A.S.H.) about the 35th Annual B.A.S.H. event, happening this Saturday September 19th. They look back at how the event got its start more than three decades ago and how its mission has continued to grow, bringing the motorcycle community together to help fight hunger throughout Central Illinois. They preview what attendees can expect from this year&rsquo;s event, discuss the impact the money raised has on the community, and share the incredible passion and generosity of the local biker community when it comes to helping people in need.

Bikers Against Street Hunger!

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the growing conversation surrounding artificial intelligence and whether it may be time to “put the brakes” on how quickly the technology is advancing. He separates some of the sensationalism surrounding AI from what the technology can and cannot actually do, while explaining the importance of understanding its limitations. He also discusses how developers work to keep AI systems contained and controlled, the concept of AI misalignment and what it means when an AI system’s behavior or goals don’t fully match what humans intended, and why safeguards are increasingly important as the technology becomes more powerful.

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the growing conversation surrounding artificial intelligence and whether it may be time to &ldquo;put the brakes&rdquo; on how quickly the technology is advancing. He separates some of the sensationalism surrounding AI from what the technology can and cannot actually do, while explaining the importance of understanding its limitations. He also discusses how developers work to keep AI systems contained and controlled, the concept of AI misalignment and what it means when an AI system&rsquo;s behavior or goals don&rsquo;t fully match what humans intended, and why safeguards are increasingly important as the technology becomes more powerful.

AI: Fact vs. Fear!

Greg and Dan talk with Gene Olson, Director of Airports for the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, about his firsthand experience working in airport operations on September 11, 2001. At the time, Olson was Director of Operations at Evansville Regional Airport, and he recalls the morning of the attacks, receiving calls from air traffic control, and the unprecedented decision to halt air traffic across the country. He walks through what it took to shut down airport operations, secure runways and terminals, sweep the building, and respond as the aviation industry faced a situation unlike anything it had experienced before. He also reflects on how airport security and procedures changed in the aftermath and how long it took for many of the new rules and systems travelers know today to take shape.

Greg and Dan talk with Gene Olson, Director of Airports for the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, about his firsthand experience working in airport operations on September 11, 2001. At the time, Olson was Director of Operations at Evansville Regional Airport, and he recalls the morning of the attacks, receiving calls from air traffic control, and the unprecedented decision to halt air traffic across the country. He walks through what it took to shut down airport operations, secure runways and terminals, sweep the building, and respond as the aviation industry faced a situation unlike anything it had experienced before. He also reflects on how airport security and procedures changed in the aftermath and how long it took for many of the new rules and systems travelers know today to take shape.

Turning Ideas Into Action!

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