WMBD Radio Fired Longtime Host Dan DiOrio
The station has removed The Greg and Dan Show and the host's biography from its website.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Jobs — General
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WMBD Radio in Peoria has terminated longtime host Dan DiOrio. The move ends his 35-year tenure with the station and a 40-year career in the radio industry.
Why it matters
The termination marks the conclusion of a significant chapter for local broadcasting in Peoria. The station has subsequently scrubbed references to DiOrio and his long-running program from its digital platforms.
Dan DiOrio spent 35 years at WMBD Radio, which is owned by Midwest Communications. He had co-hosted The Greg and Dan Show with Greg Batton since 2005.
The players
Dan DiOrio
He is a radio host who worked in the industry for 40 years.
WMBD Radio
It is a Peoria-based radio station owned by Midwest Communications.
Greg Batton
He is a radio personality who co-hosted a program with Dan DiOrio since 2005.
Midwest Communications
It is the parent company that owns and operates WMBD Radio.
The details
WMBD Radio management informed Dan DiOrio of his departure, leading to his immediate exit from the Peoria station. Following the announcement, station staff removed his profile and show information from the official website.
Timeline
DiOrio began co-hosting The Greg and Dan Show in 2005.
DiOrio confirmed his departure from WMBD Radio on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
The move reflects ongoing shifts within the radio industry where stations are increasingly integrated into broader corporate holdings. These decisions often involve significant changes to long-standing local programming and established broadcast talent.
Listeners in Peoria will see immediate changes to the station lineup and content available on the WMBD Radio website. The removal of The Greg and Dan Show marks a permanent change for local fans who tuned in for the long-running morning program.
The takeaway
Sudden changes to local radio programming often signal broader strategic shifts for media companies. Listeners can monitor station announcements to see how the station plans to fill the vacated programming slot.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indianapolis Star.
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