Greg Batton & Dan Diorio
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1470WMBD'S GREG BATTON
I have never felt comfortable writing biographies…what to put in, what to leave out. It’s odd. With that in mind, here goes. I grew up in Pekin…just down the road from Peoria, the youngest of four kids
in a typical middle class, midwestern family. Dad owned his own business, Illini Welding Supplies. Mom stayed home. I graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1977. I spent my first two years of college at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and my last two at Florida Atlantic University. Yes, I am a proud Fighting Owl.
I used my Political Science degree to help me sell industrial supplies in the 80’s, eventually giving that up to pursue my radio dream. I started getting the itch for radio in high school but didn’t pursue it until I was 28 years old, married with two kids. Not your typical radio rookie.
I have worked for a lot of stations in Peoria, including WMBD, WXCL, WWCT,
WTAZ and WJPL. This is my third tour of duty for WMBD, in fact. In 2002, I moved to Chicago to work at WLS with my wife and radio partner, Yvonne Greer. Yvonne and I are still currently on the Pinch Hit Squad for WGN Radio in Chicago.
I have 4 kids now…My oldest, Katie, 24, lives and works in Peoria; my son, David, is attending college and wants to pursue police work; Ginger is in 3rd grade; and my little guy, Justice, 2, is keeping me young.
These days, my time is spent rehabbing a home , chasing after the little ones and playing on the radio.
It’s a good life.
Email: Greg
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1470WMBD'S DAN DIORIO
Marital Status-Happily married to wife Jody and has 4 children- Christopher, Carter, Carson, & Collin.
Best part of the job-Flexibility to read and research, along with spending time with the family which is important to being a well rounded individual. Family life adds spice to the show!
Philosophy towards show-Variety. Being plugged into the community and peoples lives. A friend is never always funny or angry or sad. A friend is rich in viewpoints.
Favorite Quote- " I wish I was as certain about one thing as some people are about everything"
General philosophy- Issues are more complex than people believe. Every decision or action has multiple ramifications. The more you know, the more you don't know.
Goals- Get through today the best I can.
Email: Dan
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