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Jan Wright Vergon

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As a prior resident of Morton—the Pumpkin Capital of the World, I naturally developed a love for anything pumpkin. My favorite decorations are brought out the first of September—ceramic pumpkins, silk floral decorations and giant clay pumpkins for the yard, followed by “real” pumpkins later in the cooler October weather. Also, about this time, I begin craving pumpkin food: pie, cookies, pancakes, ice cream, even chili!

Community Spirit

A Profile in Pumpkin

by Jonathan Wright

photography by Don Pyles

It’s nearly impossible to imagine the town of Morton without its ubiquitous pumpkin theme.

Dr. Kevin Stein

Discovery in Verse

by Sarah Cash

The Illinois Poet Laureate and Caterpillar Professor of English at Bradley University on poetic inspiration.

Prairie Style in Peoria

by Sarah Cash

photography by Bob Hunt

We examine the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright in Peoria. One of the first of his first Prairie style homes was built right here.

Roots Grow Deep at Corn Stock Theatre

by Brenna Scurlock

Nestled in the lush foliage of upper Bradley Park, Corn Stock Theatre offers theater patrons a creative outlet, a source of entertainment and a strong sense of community.

Turning the Tables on Personality