In this episode of The Good People Project, I sit down with John Morris, Director of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, to talk about leadership, public service, and the power of culture to shape a community. From his time in public life to leading one of Central Illinois’ premier institutions, John shares insights on vision, civic pride, and what it takes to build something that lasts.

If you care about Peoria, leadership, and the people working behind the scenes to move our region forward, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Ted Dabrowski is a leading candidate for Illinois Governor. In this episode we unpack JB Pritzker's State of the State address and hear an update on how Ted's campaign is goiing.

This episode feature legendary Peoria news anchor Matt Sheehan who shares great behind-the-scenes stories from his time at WMBD and updates listeners on what he's been working on lately.

JD Dalfonso is the CEO and President of Discover Peoria

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Matt Wigginton, the dynamic Mayor of Peoria Heights who is redefining local leadership with bold action and a community-first vision.

Ted Dabrowski is a leading candidate for Illinois Governor in the 2026 election. He brings extensive policy expertise from his tenure as President of Wirepoints, along with deep business experience from his roles as Treasurer of Citibank Mexico and as a Managing Director of Citibank Poland.

The son of first-generation Polish and Ecuadorian immigrants who came to Illinois in the 1960s seeking a brighter future, Ted speaks both of his parents' native languages and embodies their pursuit of the American dream. He believes that with strong leadership, the vision of a prosperous Illinois, one his parents sought decades ago, can be realized once again.

Alex Carmona is a professional artist, small business owner, father, veteran and so much more. He is a common sense leader stepping up to run for the Peoria City Council. In this episode, we chat about Art, Economics, Peoria, Politics, History and all things in-between. Enjoy!

Jamie Messmore & James Kemper are running for the Peoria City Council. In our conversation, we dive into the issues facing Peoria and their solutions to get our great city back on track. We also discuss Bradley Basketball and the year 2093. Needless to say, it's an episode you want want to miss. Enjoy!

John Kelly is simply a world class person with a heart of gold. After just a few minutes of chatting with him, you’ll notice something special about him—he actually cares about you! And wants to see your life become better, more prosperous, more rich, and more fulfilling. That is—among other things—the reason why I believe he needs to be the next mayor of Peoria. Enjoy!

Laurie Weaver is one of my very favorite people in the world—and I’m not just saying that because she’s bought me Christmas presents for the last 32 years. She has a servant’s heart, the highest integrity, and a wonderful attitude and outlook on life. She places God above all else and her family right behind him. Oh yeah, and she founded an organization that gathers hundreds of women who give hundreds of thousands in charitable contributions each year. She’s pretty special, I think you'll agree. Enjoy!