Greg & Dan Show Interviews

In 1982, Michelle Renick submitted and won a poetry contest on WMBD Radio with her poem, "Ode to a Pothole."

Fast forward to present day, Greg and Dan welcome Michelle and her sister Janine Fairchild to hear the new, remastered version of the poem and Michelle's follow-up piece called "The Long and Bumpy Road."

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Marc Alghini's Music Monday segment on The Greg and Dan Show features classic Celtic tunes leading up to St. Patrick's Day.

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Brian Gorsich joins The Greg and Dan Show to talk about National MS Awareness Week from March 10 - 16.

Gorsich discusses the importance of raising awareness for MS, the effectiveness of research over the past 77 years since the creation of the National MS Society, and the many events to partake in throughout the week.

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The Greg and Dan Show speaks with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and the City of Peoria’s Economic Development Manager Debbie Van Sickle about the city’s new commercial rehab grant.

Van Sickle notes that the Commercial Renovation Grant Program has received additional funding for 2024 to assist businesses with improvements.

The deadline to apply for the grant is April 5th. Learn more about the program at peoria.gov.

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Pearl Technology's Dave Johnson stops by The Greg and Dan Show to follow up on last week's conversation regarding the ongoing pharmaceutical company hack. 

United Health Group's Change Healthcare recently underwent a massive ransomware attack by the malware group Blackcat and other groups. 

Johnson notes the tricky maneuver by Blackcat to hold onto the ransomware payment from United Health without sharing the money with the third party hackers, and how this decision may affect millions of people. 

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Kelly Stickelmaier of Bright Idea Creative and Samm Hutchison of the Bear’s Bites Foundation join The Greg and Dan Show to promote the 3rd Annual Bella Ball and the Vanity Fur Expo and Grooming Competition on Saturday, March 23rd. 

The Bella Ball to benefit SAMS (Stray Animal Midway Shelter) is at Expo Gardens from 6 -11 PM.

Vanity Fur Expo and Grooming Competition is from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Peoria Civic Center.

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Hannah Hernandez of the Peoria Women’s Club joins Greg and Dan to talk about the restoration process of the iconic 1893 ironwork entryway along Fayette Street and the recent grants to help facilitate the restoration.

Hernandez mentions the PWC’s public open house on International Women’s Day, March 8th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, and the announcement of an exciting new collaboration with Cafe Santa Rosa in Peoria Heights.

Visit peoriawomensclub.com for more information.

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The Greg and Dan Show on 1470 and 100.3 WMBD speaks with State Rep. Ryan Spain of the 73rd District for a discussion on the Republican proposal, known as Amendment 19, that would give citizens the ability to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments. 

Rep. Spain notes the recent bipartisan support from former Democratic Governor Pat Quinn for the effort, what’s next for the proposed legislation, and how citizens can help.

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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, talks to Greg and Dan about 

The trio discuss different songs they would want to hear during a colonoscopy, past spring break experiences, and another new segment on Craig’s show called “Dan’s Idea of the Day.”

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Maestro George Stelluto joins Greg and Dan to preview the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, New Horizons, on Saturday, March 16th at Grace Presbyterian Church.

Stelluto notes the PSO’s celebration of women in music and Women’s History Month with a program featuring four women composers throughout history, and guest conductor and soprano Michelle DeYoung.

Visit peoriasymphony.org for tickets and more information on the PSO’s week of festivities for New Horizons.

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