Greg and Dan talk with Dr. Josh DickHaus, Associate Chair, Professor of Sports Communication, and Director of the Charley Steiner School of Sports Communication, about the upcoming Steiner Symposium on Thursday, April 9th. The event will feature multiple panels throughout the day, including sessions on careers in sports media, broadcasting, and industry trends, with professionals sharing insights and experiences.

Dr. DickHaus discusses why the symposium is a great opportunity for students and the community, who will be attending, and what people can gain from it. Admission is free, and more information can be found on Facebook at Bradley University Charley Steiner School of Sports Communication.

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Greg and Dan talk with Amy Raher, Volunteer Coordinator of the Vegan Chef Challenge, and Josh Lanning of Brightside Kitchen about the upcoming 3rd annual Vegan Chef Challenge, a month-long celebration of vegan cuisine. This year features 28 participating restaurants, up from just 12 in its first year. Josh shares his experience joining for the first time and what drew him to the event!

For more information, visit www.veganchefchallenge.org and www.brightside.kitchen

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Greg and Dan talk with Phil Luciano of The Phil Luciano Show, airing Monday-Friday from 3:00–6:00 PM, about his weekly “Cannonball Friday” segment. Today’s question is: “What life lesson did you learn from song lyrics (or a song meaning)?”

Tune in this afternoon on 1470 AM / 100.3 FM or on the WMBD app to hear the responses!

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Greg and Dan talk with Jillian Guede, Development and Communications Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters, about the need for more mentors and how mentoring positively impacts both children and the community. She also highlights the upcoming Bowl for Kids' Sake events happening on April 15th, 19th, and 25th, encouraging community involvement.

For more information, visit www.hoibbbs.org

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Greg and Dan talk with Hector Carono and Bob Evans about City Kids Camp, a program dedicated to bringing kids to camp and providing a safe, positive environment away from violence. Hector shares the origin story of the camp, which began 11 years ago, while Bob explains how he got involved. Now in its fourth year partnering with Peoria Public Schools, the camp takes place the first week of June.

The camp offers traditional activities like fishing and s’mores, along with unique experiences like yoga and music production. They emphasize the need for community support to help send kids to camp and continue their mission of putting smiles on children’s faces and treating every child like their own.

For more information or to donate, visit www.citykidscamp.org

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Greg and Dan talk with Eric Mills of the Dan Fogelberg Foundation about the upcoming Dan Fogelberg Celebration Weekend 2026 on April 17th and 18th. The event includes a special exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum honoring Fogelberg’s legacy, along with a live performance by his original band at the 3300 Event Center on the evening of April 18th.

For more information and tickets, visit www.fogelburgrocks.com

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Greg and Dan talk with Jim Shadid, President of Bradley University, about his one-year anniversary in the role. He reflects on what has impressed and rewarded him most, the positive energy and vibe on campus, and how Bradley is all about the student experience. He also discusses what he hopes can move faster, the strength of the alumni network, and the importance of continuing to tell Bradley’s story while always putting students first.

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Greg and Dan talk to Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, about the latest updates on Artemis II. She explains that Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in decades, designed to test systems and prepare for future lunar landings. She shares how the mission is helping build new skills and highlights the massive effort and advanced technology behind it.

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