EP 57 The Tri-County Urban League

Welcome back for episode 57! This week we meet and hear the passionate story of The Tri County Urban League who has assisted our community since 1965!! Listen in as we learn how the Tri County Urban League has grown over the years, how participants have transformed into program leads, how they are …

EP 56 Ruben Ramirez

Welcome to another ep of the KZ Community Beat, episode 56.. We’re calling it dos gorditos and 1 microphone! This week we met Ruben Ramirez! Ruben can be defined by one word, humility. He has been on the grind on the comedy circuit. From homeless to headliner and never forgetting to reach back and …

EP 55 Peoria Fashion Week

Welcome to year 2 of Peoria Fashion Week!! We catch up with good friends of the pod, Chanel and Ezra as we hear about the growth as Fashion Week has evolved to multiple days in Peoria and their reach has extended to HOLLYWOOD! Tap in and hear how "if it plays in Peoria" is known across the nation! 

EP 54 Susan G Komen & Circle of Promise

This week we welcome Gayle Young, the Executive Director of Susan G Komen Central Illinois Memorial and Dr. Fran Armmer representing Circle of Promise also retired Chairperson of the Department of Nursing at Bradley University and Cancer survivor! Listen in as we learn more about breast cancer, FAQ…

EP 53 MS Awareness Week

This week we help bring awareness to Multiple Sclerosis! As we honor Multiple Sclerosis Awareness week, we welcome in great friend to the pod Brian Gorsich and new friend Savannah Simpson, who is new to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central Illinois Community Council! This episode we lear…

EP 52 OSF New Cancer Institute

This episode we hear about the groundbreaking new cancer treatment services and Institute opening at OSF Healthcare here in Peoria, IL! We welcome Tom Cox - VP of OSF Oncology Services and Dr James McGee - A Radiation Oncologist at OSF/ and Founding Director of OSF Cancer Institute!

EP 51 PCCEO - Charles White

This ep we meet a proud Peorian born and raised in the Taft! From the basketball courts to traveling all over the USA. Charles White has cultivated a story that he wishes you will learn to pass the blessing forward. Charles is the Director of The Head Start Program at the Peoria Citizens Committee …

EP 50 CHRIS SETTI

Welcome to episode 50!! This week, we welcome Chris Setti, the CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council! For 20 plus years this transplant has transformed into a Proud Peorian. Listen in as we touch topics of how Peoria bounced back after the lock down; the 4 day weekend; the changing…

EP 49 Lutheren Social Services

This week we meet Adrienne Caudle, a Therapeutic Foster Care Resource Worker at Lutheran Social Services. We talk about the difference between foster care and Therapeutic Foster Care. Also how this program is new to Peoria, how it has impacted other communities across the world and her hope to make…

EP 48 Gimme Shelter 2024

This week we meet Christine Kahl (President and CEO of Phoenix CDS) and Jolene Whisler ( Resource Development Manager). We talk, “Gimme Shelter 2024” an event to help raise funds for our community members who are experiencing homelessness. In this episode you will learn more about the underlying is…