Murray Baker Bridge
Dr. Kasper with third-year medical students Garret Waterstradt and Gabriela Gonzalez-Cantoran
Jumping carp at Chain O Lakes State Park, courtesy of Thad Cook, IDNR
Marcellus Sommerville working with youth as CEO of Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service
An immersive training lesson created using Enduvo's AR/VR platform.
Amber Kaylor and her family
Natalie Jackson in the Side View Gallery at the Contemporary Art Center, December 13, 2020
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Peoria Magazine: January 2021

Peoria Magazine: January 2021

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Regionwide Success Lies Just Below the Surface
by Reema Abi-Akar, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

As millions of pounds of (slimy) assets glide through the Peoria Lakes, Roy Sorce and the Midwest Fish Co-Op are reeling in a surprisingly delicious opportunity.

Producing High-Demand Workers for the Front Lines
by Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, Illinois Central College

ICC is proud to change lives by educating our region’s front-line healthcare workers.

Investing in the Future

Two startups with Peoria-area connections are on the forefront of healthcare innovation.

Community Impact

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A Meeting of Giants
by Steve Tarter

One hundred and fifty years ago, two powerful forces for freedom met for the first time in Peoria.

A Leader in Sports and Nonprofits
Q&A with Marcellus Sommerville

Peoria Magazine checks in with Marcellus Sommerville: Peoria native, recently retired basketball star, and CEO of the Peoria Friendship House.

Committed to Community Well-Being
by Mark Roberts, Community Foundation of Central Illinois

CFCI continues to drive health and wellness through a variety of high-impact programs.

Corn Stock Theatre
Hult Center for Health Living
Autum enjoys World Book Online at home with its assortment of learning games, videos and other activities, in addition to encyclopedia articles.
The breathtaking views at Wildlife Prairie Park set the perfect scene for wedding photos. Courtesy of Chris McGuire Photography
Rendering of astronaut collecting moon samples
Students in the ICC Medical Laboratory Technician program learn how to perform common tests done in a medical laboratory.
When Liebenow's wife passed away unexpectedly, he found support online and in hiking at Yosemite. Photo by Peggy Holmes
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A Life in Focus
by Mae Gilliland Wright
Portraits by Jeffery Noble

Through her lifelong journey behind the lens, Natalie Jackson keeps on moving.

A Creative Spin on the Pandemic Pause
by Chip Joyce

Corn Stock Theatre made great use of an unusual year, finding unique and creative ways to engage patrons.

Ambitions of Fantasy

A writer since the fifth grade, J Kirk Perry says his pending retirement and some inspiration from his wife spurred him to fulfill his lifelong dream.

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Take 10: Amber Kaylor

Ten things you didn't know about the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois...

The Baker, A Girl and Tina
by Mary Ardapple Dierker, Coreview Coach

Consider healthy, supportive relationships as a form of nourishment.

Easy Weddings With a Wildlife Twist
by Kelsey Wehner with Sam Himegarner, Wildlife Prairie Park

Wildlife Prairie Park takes small and easy weddings to a whole new level.

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Forty Five Grants To Outstanding Area Teachers

The PNC Foundation and the Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust announce 45 “PNC First Grant” recipients receiving cash awards of up to $1,000.

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Behind the Scenes: January 2021

When the Murray Baker Bridge was first dedicated in 1958, it represented a hopeful future for the city and the region.

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