Welcome to ep 62! This week we sat and spoke with Chuck Brown, the recipient of the Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant! Listen in as we talk about the SouthSide being a ‘Food Desert’, Chuck's journey through depression and his passion to rejuvenate the South Side... This is a story of persistence and faith!

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This week we sat and talked with the co-founder and Executive Director of Art Inc here in Peoria! Welcome Nikki Romain a story of an artistic soul on a journey of acceptance and passion. Her journey is raw, beautiful and a testament to “taking a leap of faith”

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Welcome to episode 60!! This week we sat down with Amber Bowcott! Amber has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter since 2013! Listen in as we hear Amber talk about this year's Alzheimer’s Walk in Peoria, the Alzheimer’s Association and Ross’ personal experience with a family member who was diagnosed with Alzheimer and Dementia. For more information or assistance visit alz.org

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This week, we welcome CEO and President of The Neighborhood House Julie Bonar!! For 128 years and counting The Neighborhood House has supported our community, listen in to hear all the ways they give back and Julie invites us to their BIG HOUSE PARTY!!

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This week we welcome Comedian Ali Siddiq to the pod!! Ali will be bringing his “I’ve Got A Story To Tell” comedy tour to Peoria on September 14th! Get your tickets at ticketmaster.com! Listen in as we get a deeper understanding of an authentic storyteller who prides himself on the journey he has taken! We touch on the difference between a “joke teller” and a “storyteller”, the moment in life that he decided to go independent and the small nuances he has learned about being an entertainer in front of a full crowd! You will want to hear his gold nugget at the end of this episode! A big thank you to Ali for giving us a solid hour of a wisdom filled conversation!

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Welcome back for episode 57! This week we meet and hear the passionate story of The Tri County Urban League who has assisted our community since 1965!! Listen in as we learn how the Tri County Urban League has grown over the years, how participants have transformed into program leads, how they are adding a new candy shop and an initiative to reach the Latino community here in Peoria. Welcome, Felisa Jordan Durr, Virgil Marshall and Tyrone Brown!!! Make sure to get your tickets for their 23rd Annual Black and White Gala this Saturday June 1st at the Peoria Civic Center!

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Welcome to another ep of the KZ Community Beat, episode 56.. We’re calling it dos gorditos and 1 microphone! This week we met Ruben Ramirez! Ruben can be defined by one word, humility. He has been on the grind on the comedy circuit. From homeless to headliner and never forgetting to reach back and extend the help others! Ruben’s story shows us that when we want a dream, we chase it, we work for it and when you have it, share the wisdom. Ruben will be at the Jukebox Comedy Club Friday and Saturday!

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Welcome to year 2 of Peoria Fashion Week!! We catch up with good friends of the pod, Chanel and Ezra as we hear about the growth as Fashion Week has evolved to multiple days in Peoria and their reach has extended to HOLLYWOOD! Tap in and hear how "if it plays in Peoria" is known across the nation!

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