Dan Diorio has exited 1470 & 100.3 WMBD after more than four decades with the Peoria news/talk station. His departure ends a 21-year morning partnership with Greg Bratton.
What We Know: Diorio joined WMBD more than 40 years ago and spent the past 21 years alongside Bratton in morning drive. The station’s website previously identified Diorio as a radio veteran with more than 40 years in the industry and more than 35 years at WMBD. Diorio and Bratton had hosted The Greg & Dan Show since 2005. Meanwhile, morning news anchor Julia Bradley has also departed the Midwest Communications-owned Peoria station. Bratton remains in morning drive following Diorio’s exit.
What’s At Stake: Diorio’s departure changes the long-running morning lineup at one of Peoria’s established news/talk stations. Additionally, Bradley’s exit leaves the station without one of its familiar morning news voices. The changes could affect the structure and sound of WMBD’s morning programming as the station moves forward.
What Remains Unclear: WMBD hasn’t indicated whether it plans to add another co-host alongside Bratton. The station also hasn’t publicly detailed the circumstances surrounding either departure. Additionally, Diorio and Bradley haven’t publicly addressed their exits.
What It Means: Bratton now carries the morning show following more than two decades of working with Diorio. For now, WMBD’s next steps remain unclear as the station determines how it will structure its morning programming. Diorio was still hosting WMBD’s Saturday Showcase programming earlier this month, underscoring how recently his role changed.
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