Phil interviews CEO JD Dalfonso of Discover Peoria about changes to Peoria...Peoria hotel rooms will cost a little more. But the new tax aims to boost and market tourism in the Peoria area. What's the plan? JD Dalfonso will explain how Discover Peoria will bring more tourism, conventions and tournaments to Peoria.

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Phil interviews Marie Morris #Girlsday Founder with Matthew H. Wigginton Mayor of Peoria Heights about an upcoming event....Marie Morris experienced childhood traumas that followed her into adulthood. Now, on the other side of healing, she founded #Girlsday, which raises funds for the enter of Prevention of Abuse.

Join them on Saturday, October 10 in Tower Park, Peoria Heights for #GirlsDay, an event full of fun, hands-on activities, delicious food, and camaraderie with proceeds benefiting CFPA!When purchasing your ticket, you’re joining a community of friends and supporters to honor the resilience of survivors, learn about available resources, and celebrate the women in your life! A great mix of entertainment, community, and amazing vibes all while supporting CFPA.Tickets are now on sale at https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/events/girlsday/

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Phil covers the up to date headline news talking about what is happening in the world today along with the local area....

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Phil covers the up to date headline news talking about what is happening in the world today along with the local area....

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Phil talks to Shelli Dankoff about......In the United States, 194 million adults—roughly 76.4% or 3 in 4 Americans—are living with at least one chronic condition. This staggering figure underscores that chronic illness is no longer a niche health issue, but a defining feature of public health. Data from organizations like the Chronic Disease Coalition and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal how deeply these conditions impact individuals and the broader healthcare system

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Phil interviews a Peoria County farmer Larry Layman about how one of his cows seriously attacked him. It sounds funny, until it actually happens. Larry feels lucky to be alive after a mild-mannered mama cow suddenly turned on him-16 hundred pounds of bovine rage.

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Phil talks to Chris about another Twistory... The Peoria Women's Club....In 1886, Clara Parsons Bourland and 26 other members established Peoria Women’s Club to inspire women to lead and serve the community. They built a breeding ground for political and civic leadership in early struggles for women’s equality.

Now, Peoria Women’s Club provide opportunities for intergenerational connection, cultural engagement, and civic participation, inspiring women in the community to create, belong, and lead lives of meaning.

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Phil interviews Andy King the Executive Director from Dream Center Peoria about an upcoming event....The favorite past time in Peoria is complaining about Peoria. Ever want to change things? A good place to start is with Dream Center Peoria, which helps the community in so many ways. Their annual gathering is called Surrounded, and it's coming up. It's is a great way to learn how the organization does so much locally-and how you can help.

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