Greg & Dan Show Interviews

This morning Greg and Dan spoke to Andy King from the Dream Center.

Andy informed us about the upcoming Backpack Peoria event at the Dream Center Building on July 27th starting at 9 am and running until noon. They will be providing 2000 Backpacks that include school supplies and 500 $10 Uniform Gift Cards. As well as, Haircuts, Medical and Dental Exams to kids.

Located at the Dream Center Building at 714 Hamilton Blvd Peoria, IL and www.dreamcenterpeoria.org.

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This morning Greg and Dan spoke to Brian Yarborough with Pink Heals.

This weekend Brian is the promoter for the Peoria Motorcycle Club which is hosting the Rock the Races event. An event to support families and individuals diagnosed with and survivors of cancer. The event will run from Friday the 26th to Saturday the 27th, with performances from Ace Frehley with special guests and Jackyl with special guests respectively. Gates open at 4:30 pm and shows begin at 6:30 pm both days

The event will be hosted at the Peoria Motorcycle Club located at 605 S Cameron Ln Bartonville, IL 61607, visit www.3gunproductions.com.

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This morning Greg and Dan spoke to Kaitlin McVey from the Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, an assisted living community for adults and their families with neuro-degenerative disorders in the Peoria area.

Kaitlin informed us about the upcoming Grand View BBQ Fundraiser. The BBQ starts this Friday the 26th at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm and will include Pork Chops, Hot Dogs, and various other BBQ staples as well as, services from the Kona Ice truck. All donations will be benefiting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this upcoming October.

Event will be held outside of the Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center at 6210 N. University St, Peoria, IL 61614.

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This morning Greg and Dan spoke to John Kornacki, a retired professor at George Mason University who both worked with and educated many Gen Z students.

They asked John about Vice President Harris' potential as the Democratic Nominee as well as Gen Z and their potential impact on the upcoming Presidential election. In this discussion, they speak about potential voter turnout and education among Gen Z as well as the social dynamics and some suspected expectations of this newest generation of voters.

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Greg and Dan talk to Katherine Murphy, the Director of Communications for the City of Bloomington, about what’s happening in Bloomington.

Murphy notes the exciting list of shows coming to the city including her personal favorite, The High Kings, an Irish folk group based in Dublin. The High Kings are coming to Bloomington on Friday, August 23rd from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

Visit artsblooming.org for tickets and more information.

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Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman joins The Greg and Dan Show to discuss the County’s discovery of saving taxpayers over $110,000 yearly. 

Ackerman and Tazewell County Treasurer Hannah Clark delivered a report to the Tazewell County Board Finance Committee issuing a review of the County’s Government Bulk Mail. The two discovered an option that will ultimately save county taxpayers a total of $114,326 yearly.

Greg and Dan also talk to Ackerman about the mail-in ballot process and why Tazewell County chose to utilize a different company for mail-in ballots.

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Maestro George Stelluto and Executive Director Anthony Marotta of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra stop by The Greg and Dan Show to preview the 127th Season from October 2024 - May 2025.

Stelluto and Marotta teases the upcoming season featuring exciting concerts such as the annual Home for the Holidays, Disney’s Encanto in Concert Live to Film, and more! 

Visit peoriasymphony.org for tickets and more information.

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Greg and Dan welcome State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth of the 92nd District for a conversation on President Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Race.

State Rep. Gordon-Booth notes the process to officially select Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, how Harris’ campaign may work, and early thoughts on what this year’s convention may look like.

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Peoria City Soccer is moving forward in the USL League Two playoffs!

Matt Sheehan of Peoria City talks to Greg and Dan about the team's exciting victory over the weekend, this weekend's upcoming games hosted at Shea Stadium, and the fun festivities happening throughout the weekend. 

Visit peoriacitysoccer.com for tickets and more information.

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Rick Otey, a Prostate Cancer survivor, joins The Greg and Dan Show to reflect on the anniversary of his treatment with Proton Beam Therapy.

Otey discusses the impact of the Proton Beam Center at OSF in the Greater Peoria area and why he chooses to walk in honor of his treatment.

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