Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Peoria Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Anthony Marotta joins The Greg and Dan Show to preview the finale of the 126th season, Spring Virtuosi, on Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm in the Peoria Civic Center Theater. 

Spring Virtuosi features pieces from Antonin Dvorak, Johannes Brahms and Edward Elgar to celebrate the season. Cellist Richard Hirschi is the guest artist for the PSO’s grand finale. 

Visit peoriasymphony.org for tickets and more information.

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Tazewell County GOP Chairman Jim Rule stops by The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the recent announcement of this year’s Tazewell County and Peoria County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner Keynote Speaker. 

The 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner is on Saturday, June 1st from 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Four Points by Sheraton. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. 

Visit tazewellgop.org or peoriagop.com for tickets and more information on the annual Lincoln Day Dinner event.

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Greg and Dan welcome Brian Ray, PNC Regional President for Central Illinois, for a conversation on the Midwest Food Bank, PNC Bank, and Peoria Chiefs teaming up to “Strike Out Hunger.”

The “Strike Out Hunger” campaign helps fight hunger in Central Illinois with every strikeout at Dozer Park. PNC Bank will donate $10 to Midwest Food Bank for each strikeout during the 2024 season. 

Ray notes PNC’s commitment to the community as well as its mission to ensure and contribute to the health and economic vitality of the region.

The current strikeout total at Dozer Park is 97.

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Russ Diorio, brother of Dan, provides a storm chasing update after an eventful day throughout the Midwest including in Tennessee, south of Nashville. 

Greg and Dan talk to Russ about the tour’s approach to viewing yesterday’s storm, where the tour is heading next, and his fascination with weather.

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Greg and Dan talk to Pam Perrilles for a preview of the Cocktails for CASA event on Tuesday, May 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Clink Bar and Events in Peoria Heights. 

This is the 3rd installment of this event. The Clink team will show attendees how to craft two cocktails: Wakey Wakey and House Margarita. Attendees will then get to craft the drink themselves. Food will be provided as well. The event is limited to 50 people.

CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and is a volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. 

Visit casaofthetenth.org to register for this event and for more information.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes OSF Cancer Institute's first-ever Proton Beam patient Tim Scott for a conversation on his diagnosis of cancer, going through Proton Beam treatment, and his gratitude to be the first patient at the new facility in Peoria. 

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Rik Edgar of the Peoria Civic Center joins Greg and Dan for a conversation on the month’s upcoming events, updated ticket systems, and the latest renovations at the PCC. 

Visit peoriaciviccenter.com for more information.

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Greg and Dan talk to Marylee Nunley about the 20th anniversary of the Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp.

Nunley recalls how the idea for the Stroke Camp began, her husband’s progress since suffering a stroke in the early 2000s, and the rapid expansion of a Stroke Camp to states across the country.

Visit strokecamp.org for more information and stay tuned for a big celebration in November. More details to come. 

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Russ Diorio, Dan’s older brother, joins The Greg and Dan Show to discuss his ongoing experience on a storm chasing tour with Silver Lining Tours. 

This is Russ’ second time participating in a storm chasing tour. He discusses his passion for weather, the pros and cons of storm chasing, and what the next few days may look like.

Greg and Dan will keep in touch with Russ over the next few days regarding potential severe weather conditions.

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Greg and Dan speak with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council about the impact of Morton Industries on the Greater Peoria community and throughout the country. 

Setti notes the region’s ability to both design and create products not just one or the other, how companies like Morton Industries can impact the country, and the excitement for the future of the Greater Peoria area.

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