Elmhurst resident, Anna Maria Sperando, was adopted from Italy in the 1950's by an American family at a young age, as her biological mother tragically died when she was only two years old.  After many years of searching for biological relatives in Italy, she found three living aunts, an uncle, and 'molti' nephews, nieces and cousins, with the help of her daughter, Jennifer Veremis.  Their recent trip to meet their newly found relatives, is a tear-jerker.  Also featured in the episode is our friend Slappy-Sal with a food review of Pazzi di Pizza, as well as another edition of One Ponce a Time with PK and Dave Oberg. 

Elmhurst author, podcaster and career coach, Gayle Keller, shares her story and passion for encouraging women to succeed in S.T.E.A.M. careers.  Keller explains why we can all learn from our failures and the importance of mentors and sponsors.  

Dr. Peter Griffin, retired Chair of the Elmhurst University Music Department, shares his musical journey from a young music student to stints as an educator at two different Big 10 schools.  At one point in his career, Dr. Griffin was the director of one of the most prestigious college marching bands in the Nation, the Marching Illini.  His path eventually led him to a rewarding stint at Elmhurst U, where he was able to use some of his administrative skills learned earlier in his career.  Pete also shares the story of his late brother, Drew, who was instrumental in breaking some very big and important stories as chief investigative correspondent with CNN.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley gives the latest updates from the Hospital during her last week before retiring as CEO.  She is joined by COVID Co-Incident Commander, Dr. Michelle Meziere, and incoming President and CEO, Dr. Kim Darey.  Ms. Dunley also reflects on her career and shares her future plans.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley and Co-chair of the Hospital's COVID Incident Response Team, Dr. Michelle Meziere, share the latest local COVID updates and discuss eligibility for COVID boosters which are formulated to provide some protection against multiple variants of the virus.

Food Network star Jeff Mauro and his sister Emily chat with the LowDown crew at the Elmhurst History Museum.  Jeff reviews sangwiches from Gambino's Italian Deli with Slappy Sal and takes on the MowDown with lil sis Emily.  

Elmhurst CUSD 205 Superintendent, Dr. Keisha Campbell, shares her life journey which brought her back to the school district that helped shape and motivate her.  Dr. Campbell takes on the MowDown, with a commendable score of 92% (Rick's poor math) and gives listeners insight into her management style.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell us about Sandburg Middle School's namesake in an encore edition of One Ponce a Time.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley and Co-chair of the Hospital's COVID Incident Response Team share the latest local COVID updates in our community.  They also discuss the latest information on vaccines and promote the Hospital Foundation's upcoming Autumn Affair fundraiser on 9/10/22.  President Dunley addresses her planned retirement at the end of 2022, after a long career at EMH.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest COVID-19 updates from the Hospital.  Dr. Meziere addresses Monkey Pox and President Dunley discusses the importance of the Hospital being a highly desired place of employment.

Former NFL player Matt Bowen shares stories of his journey from an elite football player to successful national journalist, father, coach and mentor to many local young men.  Matt tells some inside stories from his time playing football at University of Iowa and seven years in the NFL.  Bowen also explains how he has worked to diversify his journalistic skills, making those skills relevant in an ever-changing field.