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Is there pizza in heaven? If so, Jim Agatucci is serving it with a smile Jim Agatucci looked at me
Rosemary and Garlic Hasselback Potatoes The Hasselback is one of the most impressive recipes you can make with a simple potato. It’s also one of the easiest. The name for
Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s March edition, dedicated to the subject of reviving Peoria’s Downtown. I come at this issue from the perspective of the young, raw newspaper reporter who moved
The first slave that Abraham Lincoln helped free rests in an unmarked, asphalted-over grave in South Peoria, but no longer forgotten. Soon, Nance Legins-Costley’s name will finally rise above her final
Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s February edition, in which we shine a spotlight on Progress & Achievement, specifically by those who not uncommonly have faced barriers to both: people of color.
Welcome to the first issue of 2023, in which we at Peoria Magazine turn the page on a new year and a fresh attitude toward a recurring January theme: Health
And longtime shoeshine owner George Manias is the hardest working, too, with the documentary to prove it. George Manias likes to chat about most anything, except maybe himself. The 91-year-old
On average, 20% of all adults in America wrestle with various degrees of mental health issues, from mild to moderate to severe impairment. A larger percentage of young adults, approaching
Black Dal Mary DiSomma The flavors of Indian cuisine are complex, but with the right ingredients, creating the perfect Indian dish doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I was fortunate to
Meet the inaugural voice behind the legendary Bergner’s Talking Christmas Tree. In the above 1977 photo, 5-year-old Jennifer Zenzen poses next to the Bergner’s Talking Christmas Tree at Sheridan Village. The
Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s December edition, in which we introduce some of the most influential women in central Illinois and highlight the contributions they have made and continue to, often
Christmas Macaron Tower Mary DiSomma For the holidays, I turn my famous wedding macaron tower into an edible Christmas tree. Green-colored macaron shells are filled with a creamy gingerbread buttercream.
What does it take to be a good leader? If you ask five people that question, you’ll likely get five different answers. Leaders share the vision and chart the course
The stock market began its current slide on Jan. 3, 2022, and was confirmed a bear market – generally defined as a drop of 20% – on June 13. The
Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s November edition, in which we celebrate at least 40 reasons to be optimistic about the future of central Illinois. In compiling the stories for this annual
Remembering my small role, and the legendary architects who conceived it
It can put you over the top to extraordinary success
Here’s a question for you. How much thought do you give to your thoughts? I confess there was a time in my leadership journey when I never considered my thoughts. You’re
In tiny Hollowayville, Izzy is the main attraction at Hollywood & Vine
Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s Infrastructure and Architecture edition, dedicated to those who first imagine, then build. Obviously, I chose a profession that allows me to construct with words as my
It’s important to leave it all on the field, every day
