Episodios

  • The Table | Episode #80 | Jill Reedy
    Mar 24 2026

    Brad and Chris are joined at The Table by Jill Reedy, Regional Superintendent of Schools for the Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39. Jill explains the important role their office plays in supporting the education community, working with 13 area school districts to provide resources, programs, and services that help both students and educators succeed. Jill also talks about an upcoming community event bringing magic and science together in a fun and engaging way, made possible through the generosity of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    36 m
  • The Table | Episode #79 | Ali Farmer
    Mar 10 2026

    Join hosts Brad and Chris as they welcome Ali Farmer, Director of the HSHS St. John’s Foundation. Ali shares how she is dedicating her career to advancing philanthropy in healthcare and the role the Foundation plays in supporting St. John’s Hospital, St. John’s Children’s Hospital, and St. John’s College of Nursing. Ali talks about the power of community generosity and how donor support is helping reimagine and renew St. John’s for the future.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    32 m
  • The Table | Episode #78 | Colt McLeod
    Feb 24 2026

    Brad and Chris sit down at The Table with Colt McLeod, President of McLeod Express. Colt shares the story behind the family business and how its growth from a simple farm operation through the evolution of McLeod Express as we know it today. Colt also shares about the company’s commitment to community, including hauling equipment for the University of Illinois.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    34 m
  • The Table | Episode #77 | Jim Allmon
    Feb 11 2026

    Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they sit down with Jim Allmon, Sangamon County Coroner. Jim shares what it’s really like serving in this vital and often misunderstood role, offering an honest look at the realities his office faces and the responsibility that comes with serving families during some of their most difficult moments. Jim also discusses the new state-of-the-art facility in Sangamon County that now serves multiple counties across Illinois. By providing advanced services and collaborating with smaller counties, the office is helping deliver more accurate results and improved support statewide.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    35 m
  • The Table | Episode #76 | John Flora
    Jan 27 2026

    Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they welcome John Flora from Flora Gems in Decatur. John takes us on a journey through the remarkable history of the family jewelry business, tracing its roots all the way back to the 1800s and sharing how it has grown and evolved across generations. John reflects on the relationships built within the community, and what it means to steward a legacy business into the future.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    31 m
  • The Table | Episode #75 | Billy Monnett
    Jan 13 2026

    Join hosts Brad and Chris as they sit down with Billy Monnett at The Table. Billy is the managing partner at Win, Lose, or Draught, a popular sports bar on the south side of Springfield just before the Chatham line. Billy shares the story of running a local bar, along with the realities of operating in today’s ever-changing business environment. He opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons he’s learned, and the unique perspective that comes with life behind the bar. From managing people and expectations to the fun (and sometimes wild) moments only a bartender can see, this conversation offers a candid look at entrepreneurship, hospitality, and community.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    29 m
  • The Table | Episode #74 | Larry Clark
    Dec 30 2025

    Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they welcome Larry Clark for a special episode celebrating his retirement after 20 years at Peerless. What started as a one-year commitment turned into two decades of relationships, trust, and plenty of laughs along the way. Larry reflects on his journey, the people he’s worked with, and the moments that made his time at Peerless so meaningful. His knowledge, dedication, and commitment to doing right by his clients made him an invaluable asset to Peerless and those he served. As he steps into retirement, we take time to say thank you once more and acknowledge just how much he will be missed.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    41 m
  • The Table | Episode #73 | Debbie Bogle & Emily Phillips
    Dec 16 2025

    Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they welcome Debbie Bogle and Emily Phillips from United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois. In this episode, they discuss the critical work United Way is doing across the community, with a focus on supporting ALICE families, and other programs including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing wheelchair ramps for individuals in need, and other initiatives designed to improve quality of life across Central Illinois. Tune in to learn how United Way is responding to real community needs and how you can be part of the solution.

    We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.

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    Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services has been serving the needs of residents and businesses in Central Illinois since 1945. With a team of certified professionals, we are an industry leader and we deliver expertise on every job, from dry cleaning to extensive restoration needs.

    Other Services Peerless offer: Dry Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Restoration, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard Remediation.

    For more information on Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services please visit our website or social media accounts.

    Website: www.peerlessrestoration.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerlessCleaningRestoration/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeerlessRestore

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlesscleaning/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2285379

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    43 m