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For 15 years, Peoria went ‘eye to eye with any basketball town in America,’ says Chicago-area author About 35 years
A few key players are keeping Downtown Peoria’s live music scene alive, and there’s something for everyone What’s that noise coming from Peoria’s Downtown? It’s a live music scene that
Mark Johnstone, the dean of Peoria-area brewmasters, is nearing his 25th anniversary at Rhodell’s On Downtown Peoria’s riverfront, nestled into a building constructed in 1928, sits the oldest operating brewery
Saffron Social is next up for Travis Mohlenbrink, one of central Illinois’ most imaginative restaurateurs If Travis Mohlenbrink had a dream job, it would be as a full-time restaurant cook.
Zion Coffee Bar was among the first businesses to take a chance on Downtown’s Warehouse District Asked to describe Zion Coffee Bar, employee Kaitlyn Lucas didn’t hesitate. “It’s a modern
Welcome to March, when everyone finds their Irish roots and we start Spring off with a party on St. Patrick’s Day. Today we move into the world of Flips, though
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
From the athletic fields at Peoria Notre Dame to the stage with Prince, LiV Warfield has always put her heart into her work. Like everything else in her life, the
A Q&A with Peoria lawyer and children’s book author Alexus McNally Peoria Magazine (PM): First off, tell us about your background. Alexus McNally (AM): I am a first/second generation —
Central Illinois is home to many ethnically diverse neighborhoods, and organizers of an upcoming, immersive event want others to experience the cultures that thrive around them. GlobalFest Central Illinois 2023
Dry and Dry-ish January has come to a close with the bitter cold of winter seeping into our bones, and it’s high time to have a cocktail that takes our
Recipe Name February and chocolate go hand in hand. Valentine’s Day is the main chocolate February event, but did you know there is another holiday in February that centers around
Peoria County Clerk Rachael Parker brings a sweetness to everything she does. Rachael Parker has made a name for herself in Peoria as a successful elected official and entrepreneur. She’s
Metamora native Jake Maurer is making a good living playing the music he loves in Nashville. Jake Maurer was 26 years old when he delivered the one-two news punch to
Vegan isn’t just salad anymore, but cupcakes, pizza and even turkey at Riley’s Sweets & Eats. Riley Greenwood keeps evolving, personally and professionally. There’s a direct line that connects the
Local author comes out with ‘my little pandemic book,’ the second installment of his Unremembered series. Ken Zurski has always found history to his liking. His first book, The Wreck
Welcome back to Mixology 101. Welcome to the new year with its requisite cold, wind and ice! It is time to cozy up with a blanket in the evenings and
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
Arc Light Productions goes where others won’t, celebrates 15 years with its annual madrigal dinner. Fifteen years ago, Jeff Driscoll and Rachel Roderick started Arc Light Productions with $20 and
Rhythm Kitchen’s Julie Maag says motherhood prepared her well for the restaurant business. From one woman to another, Rhythm Kitchen Music Café appears to be in good hands. Motherly hands,
Morton resident Kadee Allen signs with Nashville record label. Kadee Allen was in Clarksville, Tennessee this year, playing the first set of a planned three-hour gig. The crowd seemed to
Illustrated book helps children—and adults, too—cope with grief. Everyone experiences grief. It can bring overwhelming physical and emotional suffering. While mental health professionals say this is a natural response to
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.
A Q&A with author Molly Crusen Bishop
Watching a rehearsal of “Inherit the Wind,” the play performed recently at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, was another reminder of the ability of live theater to get audiences — and
