The Week In Review
WMBD Interviews
Playlist by The Week In ReviewA look at some of the big stories that made an impact in central Illinois this week.Follow the podcast:
21 clip(s) in playlist
Dr. Channing Petrak
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…
08:17
Colleen Blackburn
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 …
05:51
Aaron Comte
Greg and Phil talk with Aaron Comte, General Manager of Springdale Cemetery, about how Springdale continues to attract visitors who come not only to honor loved ones, but also to appreciate its history, scenery, nature and connection to Peoria’s past. He discusses the popularity of the cemetery’s g…
05:53
Sharon Gramm
Greg and Phil talk with Sharon Gramm, Manager of the Peoria RiverFront Market, about wrapping up the market’s 23rd season after another successful summer on the Peoria Riverfront. She reflects on the success of this year’s season and the community support that continues to make the market a summert…
06:21
Carol Merna & Marie Morris
Greg and Phil talk with Marie Morris, founder of #GirlsDay, and Carol Merna, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Prevention of Abuse, about the upcoming 5th Annual #GirlsDay, happening Saturday, October 10 from noon-3 p.m. at Tower Park in Peoria Heights. They preview an afternoon dedicated t…
06:10
Chris Setti & Sally Eastman
Greg and Phil talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, and Sally Jo Eastman, Community & Workforce Development Director at Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, about the 10th Annual Greater Peoria CareerSpark Expo, happening October 28 and 29 at the Peoria C…
09:31
Jeremy Caldera & Chuck Espinoza
Greg and Phil talk with Jeremy Caldera, Executive Vice President of Audiovisual Technology at Pearl Technology, and Chuck Espinoza, Global Director of Education at Aurora Multimedia, about the 2026 Central Illinois Cyber & AV Technology Showcase, happening today from noon–5 p.m. at the Peoria River…
06:40
New Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan
WMBD Radio's T.J. Carson spoke with new Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan at this year's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Grogan is the former DuPage County Auditor and was elected to the head role at the Illinois GOP last month.
08:35
Republican Candidate for United States Senate Don Tracy
WMBD Radio's T.J. Carson spoke with former Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Don Tracy at this year's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Tracy is running against Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to replace Dick Durbin in the United States Senate.
10:14
17th Congressional District Republican Candidate Dillan Vancil
WMBD Radio's T.J. Carson spoke with Republican challenger for Illinois' 17th Congressional District Dillan Vancil at this year's annual Lincoln Day Dinner
07:02