Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Greg and Dan welcome Josh Hunt for a conversation on the proposal for amending zoning ordinances to permit backyard chickens in Peoria.

Hunt discusses the origins of the “Peoria chicken movement,” the proposal’s details for allowing backyard chickens in the city, and the upcoming discussion at next week’s City Council meeting.

Go to change.org/p/backyard-chickens-in-peoria-il for more information.

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Today’s the Summer Solstice! Renae Kerrigan, the Curator of Science and Planetarium Director of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium, joins The Greg and Dan Show for a conversation on what is popularly described as the “longest day of the year.”

Kerrigan discusses how and why the solstice occurs, the history of the solstice, and why the sun rises in different directions throughout the year. 

Visit peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for the latest Dome Planetarium events and information.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcome Paula Balistreri of Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for a discussion on the history of the CICBVI and its continuous efforts in assisting the Blind and Visually Impaired community throughout Central Illinois.

Balistreri, the Operations Manager for the Center, notes the origins of the long white cane, the percentage of the community that is affected by visual impairment, and how the Center assists those in need.

The CICBVI is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, June 25th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at 2905 W Garden St in Peoria. Tour the Center’s kitchen and technology rooms and learn more about the Center’s efforts in the community. Plus, the 17th Annual CICBVI Golf Outing is coming up on July 15th at the Arrowhead Country Club.

Visit cicbvi.org for more information and to register for the upcoming Golf Outing.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes firefighters Michael Gawelek, Parker Bartos, Cory Price, and Bryce Colvin ahead of the Midwest Regional Firefighter Challenge League from June 27th - 29th at Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Firefighter Challenge League is an athletic competition that simulates firefighting. The Greater Peoria area will be represented by three Peoria Fire Department representatives and one from the Pekin Fire Department. 

Go to firefighterchallenge.com for more information and the competition’s results.

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Greg and Dan speak with the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council’s Chris Setti and Katie Van Cleve of the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA). 

Van Cleve discusses HISRA’s Bicycle Brews program at Bicycle Safety Town, and the impact of HISRA on its participants and in the community.

Visit hisra.org for more information and grab a coffee from Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - Noon at Bicycle Safety Town.

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Pearl Technology’s Dave Johnson stops by The Greg and Dan Show to discuss Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference and the announcement of its own AI program. 

Johnson notes the devices that will be applicable to the company’s AI, the company’s emphasis on privacy with AI use, and the updated modes of security expected for all Apple products.

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Comedian Reena Calm stops by The Greg and Dan Show to preview the Orpheum Comedy Night on Friday, June 14th at The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. 

Orpheum Comedy Night featuring Reena Calm is the second of three comedy sets that include a cast of characters from all over the Midwest. 

Visit galesburgorpheum.org for tickets and more information. 

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Greg and Dan talk to Ellen Monteith of the Central Illinois Jazz Society about its upcoming concert season including the first show on Sunday, June 16th at the Trailside Event Center featuring The Greg Ward Quartet. 

Saxophonist and Composer Greg Ward was born in Peoria and made his start on the CIJS stage. 

Visit cijs.org for more information. Tickets are available at the door only.  

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Only in your wildest dreams would there be an event celebrating the iconic Taylor Swift and one's love for cats! The Peoria Humane Society has made that dream come true with Furever & Always, an adoption event on Saturday, June 15th from 1-3 pm.

Greg and Dan talk to Kitty Yanko and Gabby Kolditz about the special event featuring a T-Swift theme including an adoption fee for all felines with Taylor's favorite number (13). 

Visit peoriahs.org for more information. 

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes the newly announced President and CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Jessica Linder Gallo, for a conversation on her new position and her plans for the future.

Jessica expresses her excitement and enthusiasm for leading the Chamber of Commerce, her ideas to further the business industry of Greater Peoria, and the importance of being a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Greg and Dan also speak with newly-appointed Vice President of Marketing and Member Relations Savana Nelson about her new role, and her experience as a transplant to the Peoria area.

Visit peoriachamber.org for more information.

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