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iBi’s Local Legends program began in 2013 as a way to honor the legendary figures of our region—those who have had a lifetime of impact on the Greater Peoria area. That year, we held a small reception for family and friends to thank those individuals for their continued leadership. With the positive feedback we received from both honorees and attendees, the event grew in 2014 and 2015, and now again in 2016.

On Thursday, July 7th, Peoria Magazines will honor the six individuals featured in this issue. The 2016 Local Legends Reception will take place at the Country Club of Peoria. A limited number of tickets are now available… visit peoriamagazines.com/local-legends to register today!

From the Archives…
Part of iBi’s Local Legends program involves in-depth interviews with each of the honored individuals. Have you missed previous years’ issues, or would you like to reread the interviews from years past? No need to worry—you can check them out online!

2015 Local Legends
Wayne Baum: A Legacy of Servant Leadership
Bob Gilmore: “Yellow-Blooded” Philanthropist
James Polk: An Advocate for All
Dave Ransburg: Businessman and Civic Leader
George Shadid: The Principled Statesman
peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2015/jul

2014 Local Legends
John Bearce: Entrepreneur and Adventurer
Lowell "Bud" Grieves: Developer, Businessman and Conservationist
Gene & Harriett Swager: A Partnership in Service
Kathryn Timmes: Teacher and Counselor
Jay Vonachen: Businessman and Community Leader
peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2014/jul

2013 Local Legends
Glen Barton: Businessman & Visionary
Congressman Bob Michel: Distinguished Public Servant
Art & Judy Oakford: A Pair of Peoria Philanthropists
Gerald D. Stephens: Entrepreneur & Businessman
Pete Vonachen: Peoria’s Mr. Baseball
peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2013/jul

Check out our complete archives at peoriamagazines.com/ibi/archives. iBi

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