A Peoria Pitch Produces a Bite of Bollywood Lisa Coon October 28, 2023 When it came to finding a tenant for the space that housed his former Broadway Lounge entertainment and restaurant venue...
Need a parochial school uniform? Bob Grimson September 27, 2023 Since being formally incorporated by Naomi Lagron and Ida Miller, a rarity for two women in 1925, the eponymous purveyor...
An old-fashioned Old Fashioned Phil Culbertson September 27, 2023 The Pendennis Club, a gentlemen's club founded in 1881 in Louisville, Kentucky, claims the Old Fashioned cocktail was invented there....
Apple Cider Chicken with Apples and Butternut Squash Mary DiSomma September 27, 2023 I love a good, cast-iron skillet dinner, everything cooking in one pan with all those flavors intermingling. My apple...
‘A church for good times and good food’ Lisa Coon September 27, 2023 Karen and Court Conn were on what they call a “recon mission” in the late summer of 2015 when they...
‘The Epitome of Resilience’ Scott Fishel August 28, 2023 When asked to describe the people of Canton, Mayor Kent McDowell doesn’t hesitate.“Canton is the epitome of resilience,” he said.With...
Norma Jean, we hardly knew ye Phil Luciano August 28, 2023 The village of Oquawka barely knew Norma Jean but will never forget her.The circus elephant was in town less than...
Facing imposter syndrome Katie Faley August 28, 2023 I’m going to let you all in on a little secret. I feel like a fraud. And I know I’m...
Pain into Purpose Laurie Pillman August 26, 2023 At 63, Phillis Dewitt is a powerhouse. She’s a nurse practitioner with a post-doctorate degree. She teaches future nurses at...
Discovering his jam Katie Faley August 26, 2023 Music flows through Brien Monckton’s veins. Always has.“Looking back at home videos, the common theme was always music. He was...
From shot-and-beer joint to venerable town treasure Phil Luciano August 26, 2023 For 75 years, Billy’s Tap in Canton has operated as a family affair, nowadays serving as a vital community touchpoint.Third-generation...
Jungle Bird Wyatt Edwards August 25, 2023 The Jungle Bird is a tiki-inspired tropical cocktail created in the early ‘70s at the famed Aviary Bar inside Malaysia's...
Maple Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Mary DiSomma August 25, 2023 Although I love all the seasons, when autumn rolls around, I really get excited. In addition to the brightly colored...
‘Just games and beer’ Phil Luciano August 25, 2023 Jason Pacey navigates the road to success with a gaming joystick.Several years ago, he quit his job managing a drugstore....
A tale of two weekends Patrick Kirchhofer August 25, 2023 The 2023 growing season will be marked by two significant crop-saving weekends — the first weekend in July and the...
‘A rapper’s approach’ Laurie Pillman August 1, 2023 As high school seniors start their final year, some are making decisions about careers while others are focused on college....
‘Our food speaks for itself’ Lisa Coon August 1, 2023 The options Peoria-area residents have to stock up on locally grown produce are as bountiful as the variety of vegetables...
‘West Bluff, Best Bluff’ Scott Fishel August 1, 2023 A mural on the east side of One World Café sums up how many residents of Peoria’s West Bluff feel...
Farmstand Peach Ice Cream Mary DiSomma August 1, 2023 There’s nothing better on a hot August day than a scoop (or two!) of homemade ice cream. For me, you can’t...
Rolling With the Lunches Steve Tarter August 1, 2023 One World Café, 1245 W. Main St., has stayed with a good thing even as changes have been made along...
Handing the tractor keys to the next generation Rob Sharkey August 1, 2023 “It’s not easy to hand things over to the next generation.” Usually this is followed up by conversations about succession...
Enhance a life, be a mentor Katie Faley August 1, 2023 I was a bookish kid. I lived inside of my mind, which was fueled by the imagination brought to me...
Sodas go the craft route Phil Luciano August 1, 2023 Thirsty for Barf?Or maybe you’re hankering for a delicious Bloody Nose? Or a Pimple Pop?Then head to Utica’s Little Soda...
Two for One: Spicy Margarita, Paloma Hugh Higgins August 1, 2023 Back in the day, tequila was slugged back as a shot after a beer. Once you grew up a bit,...
Keeping it simple with Joe George Phil Luciano August 1, 2023 Like guitar strings, Joe Shadid’s musical roots stretch sturdily from his Peoria family tree.The orchestra has included a piano-tinkling grandma,...
An Interview with Dr. David Cleeton Mike Bailey August 1, 2023 Dr. David Cleeton Dr. David Cleeton, Chairman of the Department of Economics at Illinois State University...
