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Peoria Magazine is no longer in production. Publication ended with the November 2023 issue.

Business

Becky Schotthofer is owner of The Hayloft Shops in Mossville

‘The Enchantment Is Unforgettable’

Lisa Coon October 28, 2023

Walking into the gift store at The Hayloft Shops along old Galena Road in Mossville is like stepping into a...

The Latest

The George J. Rothan Company building at 619 W. Johnson St., Peoria. Below, the company's early days at the same location

Family Friendly

Steve Stein June 28, 2023

Products and people. That’s been the George J. Rothan Company’s recipe for staying in business for 150 years. Chigozie Andy Ngwaba Welcome back to Peoria Magazine’s Econ Corner, a recurring feature in which we...

A treasure of spring (and it’s not a morel)

Rob Sharkey April 27, 2023

It’s that time of year when folks want to get out of the house and enjoy the first flashes of...

The Cutting Edge

Steve Stein March 31, 2023

Jim Hartter’s customers come from all walks of life.They include doctors and lawyers, basketball coaches including Bradley University’s Brian Wardle...

This Isn’t Your Grandpa’s Tractor

Rob Sharkey March 31, 2023

One hundred years ago, the majority of farms in this country were using horses instead of tractors. It’s hard to...

Anton Ivanov Interview

Mike Bailey March 31, 2023

Anton IvanovAssistant Professor of Business Administration at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignWelcome back to Peoria Magazine’s Econ...

Success is a marathon, not a sprint

Steve Stein February 28, 2023

RC Outfitters is a retail destination in Downtown Peoria. It hasn't been easy for store owner Adam White to earn...

An Interview with Steve Raquel

Mike Bailey February 28, 2023

Steve Raquel Welcome back to Peoria Magazine’s Econ Corner, a recurring feature in which we pose...

Bridging the rural/urban divide

Steve Tarter February 28, 2023

When Doug Oberhelman pledged in 2015 that Caterpillar would build a new headquarters in Downtown Peoria, the first thing the...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Rob Sharkey February 22, 2023

It’s that time of year when we we’re all tired of winter. The longing for warmer weather and longer days...

‘Farming While Black’

Steve Tarter January 31, 2023

Minorities have made real strides in the American workplace over the past 100 years. It’s no longer uncommon to find...

Inequality

Mike Bailey January 30, 2023

Dr. Joshua LewerWelcome to Peoria Magazine’s Econ Corner, a recurring feature in which we pose questions...

‘My stomach leads the way’

Phil Luciano January 30, 2023

Looking for a hobby, Harreld Webster found a new career, along with two family businesses. Triple Dipple's...

A breath of salty air

Laurie Pillman January 1, 2023

Pioneer Parkway in Peoria is not where you might expect to find a calming oasis or a centuries-old healing practice....

An Interview with Julian Reif

Mike Bailey January 1, 2023

Welcome back to Peoria Magazine’s Econ Corner, a recurring feature in which we pose questions to experts about various economic...

Farmers Need To Relax and Reset – to Respirate – Too

Rob Sharkey January 1, 2023

Every good corn farmer knows that a plant needs to respirate — a chance for the corn to rest at...