Milner Media presents long form conversations with local leaders, dignitaries, and community members. From issues to slice-of-life features, the Milner broadcast team expands their commitment to bringing The Kankakee River Valley stories to life with community conversations.
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Episode 17: Alicia Kleinert, MCA Senior Adult Day Center
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29:21Alicia Kleinert brought her dream to fruition with the area's first independent adult day center. She opened The MCA Senior Adult Day Center after much reflection and the need to answer a calling. Hear her story with Mike Tomano. #Kankakee #SeniorCareBy Milner Media
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Episode 16: Darren Westphal, D Westphal Jewelers
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24:08Darren Westphal stops by for a chat with Mike Tomano. Darren owns and operates D Westphal Jewelers in Bradley, and tells of how he became a third-generation owner of the business, the challenges and rewards of running a small business, and his commitment to the community. #Gold #ChristmasShopping #KankakeeValley…
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Episode 15: Mayor Mike Watson, Mayor of Bradley
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17:25Rob West and Bradley Mayor Mike Watson discuss the community center and upcoming events in Bradley. #KankakeeRiverValley #BradleyIllinois #PoliticsBy Milner Media
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Episode 14: Glenn Davidson, Local Author "Finding Will"
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29:32Mike Tomano talks with local author Glenn Davidson, whose book, Finding Will, is a semi-autobiographical novel drawn from Glenn's life experiences in Kankakee. #Kankakee #Author #FictionBy Milner Media
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Episode 13: Owen Roberts, U of I Director of Agriculture Communications
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11:37Mike Tomano visits with Owen Roberts, Director of Agriculture Communications at University of Illinois to discuss opportunities available to agricultural journalism students, the current state of the ag industry, and the Evans Center project. #agriculture #journalism #collegecourses #globalsupplychain #urbanfarming #ALEC…
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Episode 12: Casey Babinski, Riverside Health & Fitness Center Fitness Specialist
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18:30Mike Tomano visits with Riverside Health & Fitness Center Fitness Specialist Casey Babinski. They discuss the benefits of an exercise program, starting a regimen in middle age, expectations of working out, and common misconceptions related to working out. #Health #Fitness #RiversideHealth #Workout #Exercise…
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Episode 11: Sam Thomas & Ken Munjoy, The Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Sub-Committee
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23:34Temporary Chairman of The Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Sub-Committee Sam Thomas and committee member Ken Munjoy discuss the dredging of the Kankakee river, it's impact on the community and on the health of the river. Hosted by Mike Tomano #conservation #KankakeeRiver #Aroma Park #IndianaBy Milner Media
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Episode 10: Theodis Pace, Kankakee County Branch NAACP President
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45:48Kankakee County Branch NAACP President Theodis Pace visits with Rob West for a candid, in-depth discussion.By Milner Media
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Episode 8: Chris Curtis, Mayor of Kankakee
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20:45Rob West visits with Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis to discuss the new city budget, creation of the new city manager position and the return of the regatta.By Milner Media
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Episode 9: Chief Jim Keener, Bourbonnais Fire Protection District
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8:21Rob West visits with Bourbonnais Fire Protection District Chief Jim Keener to discuss upcoming referendum and more.By Milner Media
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Episode 7: Eric Peterson and Karen Smietanski, Project Headspace & Timing
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38:22A Foxhole podcast edition, Eric and Karen discuss veteran affairs and resources in The Kankakee River Valley. For more information please visit the VAC website at www.k3countyvac.com or check them out at their upcoming resource fair on September 10th from 10 am to 2 pm located in their office building at 581 William Latham Senior Drive, Bourbonnais…
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Rob West talks with Kankakee Sheriff Mike Downey.By Milner Media
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Rob West is joined by Mike Watson to discuss The Bradley #Sportsplex, Community Center, road construction, #Halloween events and more!By Milner Media
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Episode 4: Jim Rowe, Kankakee County State's Attorney
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26:45Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe visits with Rob West to discuss Crime and how it proceeds through the judicial system, connecting communities with opportunity and more! #Justice #Law #Kankakee #ReelJusticeBy Milner Media
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Episode 3: Sensei Steve Gross, Martial Arts
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39:06Mike Tomano visits with Sensei Steve Gross of Momence. They talk about martial arts, self-discipline, self-defense, faith and much more in this candid conversation. #MartialArts #Karate #BruceLee #SelfDefense #MomenceIL #Faith #KungFuBy Milner Media
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Episode 2: Eric Peterson, Project Headspace & Timing
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29:53Eric Peterson is the founder of Project Headspace & Timing which offers resources to veterans, addresses and raises awareness of vet suicide and works with the community on improvement of veteran affairs. #veterans #veteransuicide #military #veteranresourcesBy Milner Media
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Episode 1: Mayor Chris Curtis, Mayor of Kankakee
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22:40News Director Rob West visits with Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis. They discuss crime & safety, as well as upcoming projects planned for the city. #Kankakee #politics #crime #safety #WVLI #radio #newsBy Milner Media
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