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Setting goals the SMART way

I love setting goals. I always look forward to New Year’s Eve. As much as I enjoy counting down the...

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The Washington Way

When Washington residents find themselves going in circles, it’s not because they are lost or confused. In fact, they couldn’t...

On the Scene, Central Illinois

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People, Places & Parties | September 2022

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Kayakers enjoy a morning on Lake Eureka, a favorite recreational spot in Eureka

Living It Up Local in Eureka

No McDonalds. No Walmart. No Starbucks. No big box home center or national hotel chain. What Eureka, Illinois doesn’t have...
South Side Mission Building with a rose bush

‘God can start some things’

At South Side Mission, an ambitious new project has roots stretching back almost a century. In 1925, Helen Haien would...
Teacher in middle of classroom with students at desks.

Teachers learn the fine art of balance

(Left) Sydney Young, teacher at Morton High School, (Center) Katie Daniels, teacher at Pekin-preschool,(Right) Leah Daugherty, teacher at Peoria Notre Dame High...

People, Places & Parties

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Photos from the American Heart Association: Peoria Heart of Gold Ball

People, Places & Parties – July 2022

  American Heart Association: PEORIA HEART OF GOLD BALL May 14, 2022 | Pere Marquette The American Heart Association hosted its Peoria...
Samantha Hutchison and Julie Bielfeldt, Peoria Heights Farmers Market coordinators

Farmers Markets

There’s a new kid on the block in the central Illinois farmers market scene.Peoria Heights will resurrect its farmers market...
Welcome to Brimfield sign Employees on shop floor

Brimfield Beckons

If you ask Dan Fishel what he likes about Brimfield, the mayor has plenty to say. Just don’t call him...
RICHARD A. WHITING

From Peoria to Prominence

Central Illinois can boast key contributions to revolutionary innovations. A list of inventors could be topped by the Duryea brothers,...
Woman in blue cap and gown Walking down an arched walkway

Taking the Scenic Route

‘No one is coming.” That’s what an adjunct professor said to me and my peers during our first week of...
Special Effect of Woman Removing Mask

Rejecting ‘Cool’

I have a confession to make. I only started drinking coffee because I thought it would make the seniors in our...
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