Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Greg and Dan speak with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Eric Hill of SkillsUSA ahead of the annual SkillsUSA Illinois Championship from April 25 - 27 at the Peoria Civic Center. 

Setti and Hill note the impact of the SkillsUSA program throughout the area and the state, how the GPEDC is involved, and the importance of preparing the younger generation for the future.

Visit skillsusaillinois.org for more information.

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Pearl Technology's Dave Johnson joins Greg and Dan to discuss the dangers of the hacking group, Sandworm. 

Johnson warns that Sandworm is currently sitting in our water systems and could attack at any time.

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Craig Collins, the host of The Craig Collins Show from 3:00 - 6:00 PM every weekday on 1470 and 100.3 WMBD, stops by The Greg and Dan Show. 

Collins talks Yankees baseball, what’s happening on the show today, and he takes a fun quiz with Greg and Dan!

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Everley Davis of the Peoria Riverfront Museum joins Greg and Dan to talk about ArtsPartners of Central Illinois’ Sky Art Peoria 2024 competition. 

Davis gives the details on how to enter the competition, the importance of showcasing local talent throughout the community, and the exciting events happening at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Sky Art Peoria is a juried competition that puts the work of local artists on Adams Outdoor billboards. The billboards are seen by thousands of residents and have a value of over $37,000 in free advertising awarded to each winning artist.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Maestro George Stelluto and Vocalist Erica Petrocelli ahead of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s April concert, Voyage, on April 20th at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.

In this month’s concert, the PSO will feature a guest conductor Louis Lohraseb and guest artist Erica Petrocelli with the performance of Strauss’ Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24 and Four Last Songs, plus Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, Op. 36 in F minor.

Visit peoriasymphony.org for tickets and more information.

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Greg and Dan talk to Hedy Eliot and Becky Rossman about the Regional Office of Education in Peoria and Lifting Up's Foster Care event to raise awareness on the need for foster parents in the community.

Call the Regional Office of Education for more information on the May 30th event. 

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Former journalist Kirk Wessler stops by The Greg and Dan Show to preview his debut album, “Homestyle Acoustic by Kirk Wessler,” to be released on Saturday, April 20th. 

An album release party is scheduled for April 20 from 1-4 PM at Third Chance Bar and Lounge. The event is free admission and will include live performances of the album and special guest musicians.

Wessler details his inspiration behind writing and recording the album, his lifelong passion for music, and how to get the record on release day.

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Troy Rudd and Deanna Zimmerman join The Greg and Dan Show to discuss the Taylor Rudd Foundation Inaugural Event on Friday, April 19th at the Par-A-Dice Hotel. 

Rudd and Zimmerman talk about the legacy of their daughter Taylor, why they decided to start the Foundation, and what to expect from the first fundraiser event.

Proceeds of this event contribute to the Foundation’s mission of assisting families in need by alleviating the financial burden associated with funeral expenses for their departed children. 

Visit taylorruddsavinggrace.org for event tickets and more information. 

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The Greg and Dan Show speaks with Dr. Channing Petrak of the Pediatric Resource Center (PRC) about National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the month of April. 

Petrak says that the PRC will treat a record number of patients in 2024. 

The PRC is a community service program of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and provides direct services to suspected child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in a child-friendly manner and setting.

Sign up for the 12th Annual Stop Child Abuse 5K Trail Run & Fun Walk at Donovan Park on Saturday, April 20th from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Visit pediatricresourcecenter.org for more information.

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Greg and Dan talk to Morton Public Library’s Director Alissa Williams about the Library’s 100 years of service celebration.

Williams notes the Library events honoring 100 years of service to the community include a 100 Pennies project, the Morton Pottery showcase, A Century of Stories evening celebration, and much more. 

Visit mortonlibrary.org/centennial for more information. 

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