Voices
Episode 45: You pick 'em: A look at Tanners Orchard
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- Published on Sunday, 22 July 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Richard and Marilyn Tanner, owners of Tanners Orchard.
We introduce the show's topic, the 65th anniversary of the popular Tanners Orchard and discuss the upcoming season, which...
Episode 44: Preventing tragedy: A Talk About Whitney's Walk for Life
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- Published on Sunday, 15 July 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Jamie Sanders and Audrey LeMasters of the Mental Health America Illinois Valley.
We introduce the show's topic, Whitney's Walk for Life, and bring on...
The Henry de Tonti Award
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- Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 15:25
- Written by Mark Johnson
By Mark Johnson, Vice President, Peoria Historical Society
The Peoria Historical Society has been proud to have been a collaborative partner in the development of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. At long last, a first class museum quality exhibit will present the extraordinarily unique history of the city and the region. Recently, the Historical Society celebrated 75 years of preserving and telling the fascinating...
Episode 43: The Call of the Wild: Changes at Wildlife Prairie State Park
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- Published on Sunday, 08 July 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Bill Cirone, chairman of Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park.
We introduce the show's topic, the promoting conservation, education and recreation at Wildlife...
Episode 42: Are You Qualified?: A discussion about workforce training
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- Published on Sunday, 01 July 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Vickie Clark, president of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois.
We introduce the show's topic, the need for a specially trained manufacturing...
Closing the Gap
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- Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 15:32
- Written by Paul Gordon
Morton academy aims to ensure a future with art
Sarah Knuppel wasn't pleased when she pondered the future of arts education. She kept reading about school district after school district trimming, even eliminating, funding for the arts because of budget concerns.
She decided, therefore, to take actions to try and ensure our children continue to be exposed to art in all of its forms. She doesn't want to ponder...
Episode 41: General Assembly wrapup: A Conversation with Sen. Darin LaHood
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- Published on Sunday, 24 June 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Darin LaHood, Republican state senator from Peoria..
We introduce the show's topic, the recently completed spring session of the Illinois General Assembly,...