Category Archives: Rick
Is Aerosmith Done Touring?
Brad Whitford doesn't want to "die in a hotel somewhere" and acknowledges that age is now playing a factor in regards to touring. He says he doesn't see how it will ever happen again for Aerosmith. Ch...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 08, 2021 bobnjeff / CC
Keep 'em Coming!
Concerts are on their way back to central Illinois! Chicago, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, George Thorogood and hopefully many others will grace our stages big and small. Local bars, festivals and the ri...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 03, 2021 Noiseporn / Unsplash
Missing A Friend
All of us at 93.3 The Drive and Midwest Communications are mourning the death of our friend and colleague Ryan Madden who passed away Monday morning. Ryan was a longtime radio presence in the Peoria a...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 13, 2021
Baseball Is Back! (Sort Of)
The good news - fans will be allowed back at Dozer Park! The restriction? (at this point) Capacity will be limited to 20%. But give all that's going on, we'll take any seats we can get...and we can't ...
Rick Hirschmann Mar 02, 2021
Getting Better! We're On To Stage 4
Things are moving in the right direction as far as COVID restrictions are concerned. Our region has moved to Phase 4 which allows for: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Indoor dining and drinking now permitted for...
Rick Hirschmann Jan 25, 2021 Adam Wilson / Unsplash
We Knew You Loved Classic Hits!
2020 - "That" year. While it was all things weird, musically you hit it out of the park! The top 5 albums/music tracks purchased belonged to Journey, CCR, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and Queen. See? You...
Rick Hirschmann Jan 14, 2021 Krys Amon / Unsplash
Chiefs Keep Cards - Move To High-A
The Cardinals will remain in Peoria as the Chiefs continue their relationship with the parent club...and move to High-A! Here's part of the official announcement today. PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Chiefs a...
Rick Hirschmann Dec 09, 2020
The Incredibly Wonderful Game Show
Man, did I love game shows. They were fun, goofy and sometimes made me feel smart...Concentration, Jokers Wild, The Price Is Right, High Rollers, The Newlywed Game, Match Game...I watched 'em all. Las...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 22, 2020 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Make Play-Doh Ornaments
It's National Play-Doh day and who didn't love it as a kid? The thing is - I still love it as an adult. Playing with it with my kids was a great way to be creative with them, and now I can do the same...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 16, 2020 Michael Pollak / CC
TV Dinner Day Was The Best As A Kid
Ahh the TV Dinner. Believe it or not it's National TV Dinner day (why not?), and that reminded me of my childhood love. I must have been about 8 or so and my parents would go out for the night leaving...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 10, 2020 adrigu / CC