Greg and Phil talk with Jane Walsh, Vice President for Advancement at Bradley University, about Bradley’s 2026 Homecoming Weekend, happening October 2–3 with opportunities for students, alumni, families and the Peoria community to celebrate the Hilltop. She runs through the weekend’s events, with Friday featuring alumni gatherings and reunions, a Homecoming Pre-Party and the annual Lighting of the B at 8 p.m. Saturday introduces Bradley’s inaugural Yard Party from noon–6 p.m, featuring barbecue, drinks, games, pickleball and live music.

For the full Homecoming schedule and event information, visit Bradley University’s Homecoming page.

Greg and Phil talk with Jane Walsh, Vice President for Advancement at Bradley University, about Bradley&rsquo;s 2026 Homecoming Weekend, happening October 2&ndash;3 with opportunities for students, alumni, families and the Peoria community to celebrate the Hilltop. She runs through the weekend&rsquo;s events, with Friday featuring alumni gatherings and reunions, a Homecoming Pre-Party and the annual Lighting of the B at 8 p.m.&nbsp;Saturday introduces Bradley&rsquo;s inaugural Yard Party from noon&ndash;6 p.m, featuring barbecue, drinks, games, pickleball and live music.
For the full Homecoming schedule and event information, visit <a href="https://www.bradley.edu/homecoming/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Bradley University&rsquo;s Homecoming page</a>.

A look at some of the big stories that made an impact in central Illinois this week.

A look at some of the big stories that made an impact in central Illinois this week.

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A look at each week in Central Illinois and across the world from Peoria's breaking news station, 1470 and 100.3 WMBD!

The Week In Review Podcast

The Week In Review

Jane Walsh

Greg and Phil talk with Ben Zobrist, former Chicago Cubs star and 2016 World Series MVP, about the upcoming Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Midwest Men’s Fall Banquet, happening Tuesday, October 13 from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Zobrist, who will serve as the evening’s featured guest speaker, discusses why the work of Adult & Teen Challenge is important and how its Christ-centered recovery programs help individuals and families find hope and transformation. He also reflects on his own experiences, his journey of faith and the belief that God always has a plan. He highlights the excitement surrounding the Chicago Cubs’ return to the postseason this year, as well as the special connection he maintains with the organization. He shares what faith, resilience and moving forward with purpose have meant in his own life and why those messages connect so closely with the mission of Adult & Teen Challenge.

For tickets and more information, visit Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Midwest.

Greg and Phil talk with Ben Zobrist, former Chicago Cubs star and 2016 World Series MVP, about the upcoming Adult &amp; Teen Challenge Greater Midwest Men&rsquo;s Fall Banquet, happening Tuesday, October 13 from 6&ndash;8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Zobrist, who will serve as the evening&rsquo;s featured guest speaker, discusses why the work of Adult &amp; Teen Challenge is important and how its Christ-centered recovery programs help individuals and families find hope and transformation. He also reflects on his own experiences, his journey of faith and the belief that God always has a plan. He highlights the excitement surrounding the Chicago Cubs&rsquo; return to the postseason this year, as well as the special connection he maintains with the organization. He&nbsp;shares what faith, resilience and moving forward with purpose have meant in his own life and why those messages connect so closely with the mission of Adult &amp; Teen Challenge.
For tickets and more information, visit <a href="https://atcgm.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Adult &amp; Teen Challenge Greater Midwest</a>.

Ben Zobrist

Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Channing Smith Petrak, Medical Director of the Pediatric Resource Center, about the organization’s mission to provide specialized, child-centered medical care and social services to children when there are concerns of abuse or neglect. She explains how potential cases of neglect come to the organization’s attention, some of the circumstances that can contribute to neglect, and the specialized training staff undergo to properly evaluate and support children and families. She also previews the PRC’s annual Hope Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17 from 6–10 p.m., which raises money to help provide specialized medical services for children who may have experienced abuse or neglect. 

For tickets and more information, visit the Pediatric Resource Center website or call 309-624-9595.

Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Channing Smith Petrak, Medical Director of the Pediatric Resource Center, about the organization&rsquo;s mission to provide specialized, child-centered medical care and social services to children when there are concerns of abuse or neglect. She&nbsp;explains how potential cases of neglect come to the organization&rsquo;s attention, some of the circumstances that can contribute to neglect, and the specialized training staff undergo to properly evaluate and support children and families. She also previews the PRC&rsquo;s annual Hope Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17 from 6&ndash;10 p.m., which raises money to help provide specialized medical services for children who may have experienced abuse or neglect.&nbsp;
For tickets and more information, visit the <a href="https://www.pediatricresourcecenter.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Pediatric Resource Center website</a> or call 309-624-9595.

Dr. Channing Petrak

Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Colleen Blackburn, Vice President of Operations and Special Projects at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center and Chair of the Central Illinois Heart Ball, about the upcoming Central Illinois Heart Ball on Friday, October 2. She discusses the mission behind the event and the work of the American Heart Association to improve cardiovascular health throughout Central Illinois. She explains why the cause is so important to her personally and professionally, drawing on her years of experience in cardiovascular care, and highlights how support helps advance lifesaving medical research, health education, access to care and policies aimed at preventing heart disease and stroke. 

Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Colleen Blackburn, Vice President of Operations and Special Projects at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center and Chair of the Central Illinois Heart Ball, about the upcoming Central Illinois Heart Ball on Friday, October 2. She discusses the mission behind the event and the work of the&nbsp;American Heart Association to improve cardiovascular health throughout Central Illinois. She explains why the cause is so important to her personally and professionally, drawing on her years of experience in cardiovascular care, and highlights how support helps advance lifesaving medical research, health education, access to care and policies aimed at preventing heart disease and stroke.&nbsp;

Jane Walsh

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