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Artist Ken Hoffman with Bill Conger, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, June 2, 2020. Photo by Jeffery Noble
Junior and Jackie Watkins
Bob and Joan Ericksen
Sid & Flo Banwart
UnityPoint Health employees from different departments and backgrounds came together last month to reflect on their commitment to the health and safety of people of color.
A drive-in movie theatre at Keller Station
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Helping Startups Thrive in Unparalleled Times
by Maeve Rigley, Startup GP

During a time of great uncertainty, one regional program is helping small businesses help themselves.

Leading With Empathy
by Banu Hatfield, Zion Coffee Co

As we navigate this unfamiliar season, let us learn and grow and lead with kindness.

The Business of Coronavirus
by Michael Vadis

How are businesses fighting to stay alive in our “new normal”?

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Peorians Play on the World Stage
by Kathryn Eissfeldt, Peoria Area World Affairs Council

Three native Peorians have been major players in diplomacy and international affairs across the decades.

United We Stand, Without Diversity We Fall
by Mitch Gilfillan, Quinn Johnston

We are a better community because of our diverse culture.  

Everyone Counts (Even In a Pandemic)
by Reema Abi-Akar, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

Getting an accurate count for our region is crucial—especially in uncertain times.

Ken Hoffman
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At left: former Bradley University standout and NBA player Mitchell “JJ” Anderson. Right: the late Dana J. Davis, former executive for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ambassador Alaina Teplitz
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Mike & Banu Hatfield
Helping startups thrive
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The Funk Rages On
by Bill Conger, Peoria Riverfront Museum

A new exhibition chronicles a half century of arguably the Peoria region’s most renowned expressionist.

50 Years in Peoria: A Ken Hoffman Retrospective

When Ken Hoffman arrived in Peoria in 1969, he embarked on a half-century journey as one of the Midwest’s premier expressionist painters.

Look to the Sky

The work of five local artists will be showcased on billboards throughout the region over the next year.

PM Lifestyle
Protect Yourself From Fake News
by Joel Shoemaker, Illinois Prairie District Public Library

There are many resources for fact-checking in today’s world of ever-increasing misinformation.

Take 10: Roberta English

Ten things you didn't know about the executive director at Wildlife Prairie Park...

A Lifelong Passion for Nursing
by Jaymee Barra, UnityPoint Health – Central Illinois

Jeanine Spain’s dedication to improving people’s lives has led her up the ranks of leadership.

P.S.Blog

Behind the Scenes: July 2020

Photographer David Vernon with Bob & Joan Ericksen in front of the great oak tree at the Sun Foundation Art & Nature Center, May 22, 2020

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Behind the Scenes: June 2020

Witness the progress as Bob Doucette paints the cover of our June 2020 issue...

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