KZ Community Beat

Have you ever felt challenged with finding your “voice or personality? What about navigating being a people pleaser? Or feeling embarrassed to answer your calling in life? All that and more were and still are the challenges and trials Greg Batton faces on his journey! Those who listen weekly will recognize him as the co-host of the WMBD morning show (Greg & Dan), and some have nicknamed him the "unofficial mayor" of Peoria!

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This episode we meet Yvonne Greer Batton! Yvonne by all means is a musical soul with a service driven heart! From Detroit to Peoria, Yvonne walks this earth with a passion to accomplish and music has helped her navigate the trials of life! “If you must, you can”

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A story of dedication, humility and bouncing back! This episode we meet Marquise Henderson from Top 4D Central Illinois' Top 40 Party Band! From Florida, to recording studios with Lil Kim and Rick Ross to now Peoria, Marquise’s story teaches you that there are blessings in redirections and to not fight acceptance. 

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This week we welcome back Becky Rossam the CEO of PCAV to talk about the news of the organization's potential closing. We discuss the reality of living in "Survivor mode" and how much of an impact PCAV has had on the 500 plus families they have provided aid and comfort to in the past year.

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This episode we meet the Chief of Peoria Police, Eric Echevarria! Eric prides himself on his authenticity, his passion to be open minded and his commitment to Peoria. Eric speaks on the changes happening in the department, including fancy new autonomous robots, a partnership with OSF and he also opens up about the reality of being a person of color and being a police officer! Great episode, enjoy…

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Meet Jenny Winne! She is a month into her new gig, being The Executive Director of The East Bluff Community Center!! For 8 years the center has developed into a beacon of safety, and community solidifying itself as a home away from home. Jenny has seen her fair share of trials and tribulations, however, she still maintains her vibrancy! An individual that pushes to vibrate higher and spread community!  

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Meet Hannah Daly the Program Director and Narria Tanguay the Youth Enrollment Specialist of Big Brother Big Sister! We talk about their 30 for 30 campaign, building a connection with littles and the importance of being a role model! If you would like to get involved and become a BIG, let us know!!

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This ep, we talk to Chanel Murry the Supervisor of community connections at  Peoria Park Districts and Scott Howard the Secretary of the Afro Fire fighters Association of Peoria! We talk about the “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign”, but more importantly we learn about Scott Howard. A very passionate individual who wants to pour his heart back into a community he was raised in. “I'm' Peorian down in my veins” A great story of heart and service!

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Kathy Rodriguez is the Principal of Charter Oak Primary School and the recipient of The Golden Apple Award! This episode Kathy opens up about her process of finding her purpose in encouraging others in chasing their dreams. Also how an entire school planned her surprise and the impact her father had on her! Great episode about finding your purpose and preparation!

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This episode we meet Brett Brooks the Senior Reporter at WEEK 25 News, Illinois State Director of Miss Illinois Earth Beauty Pageant, Author, Podcast Host and sooo much more! A life filled with relocations and redirections. Brett opens up about early life “Ls” how they pushed her to achieve more with her “Kobe mentality”. A great episode of how life throws random challenges and course corrections upon you and how Brett found her way through those moments!

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