Alan Knobloch with his daughter Kendra, who oversees daily operations at Alamar Acres outside of Princeville, March 2021
Katie Couri Rodolfi and Patrick Couri of Sous Chef, March 2021. Photo by Raphael Rodolfi
In 2015, Robert Johnson was honored for 20 years of service on the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees. He recently marked his 25th anniversary on the board. Photo courtesy of Peoria Park District
Andy Hazzard of Hazzard Free Farm in Pecatonica believes farmers can make a difference if they can connect around their shared interests.
emily at Cyd's in the Park, August 2020. Photo by Cami Proctor
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Where Has All the Corn Gone?
by Kyle Tompkins, Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth

In the heart of the Midwest, a myriad of unique issues are associated with the trade of grain.

Corn & Soybeans by the Numbers
by Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau

Last year’s growing season continued the upward trend in corn and soybean production.

The Dangers of Positive Thinking
by Katherine Hosie, M.Sc.

America has an addiction to positive thinking. Here’s why that’s an issue.

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Mysteries Inside the Ag Lab
by Jonathan Wright

In addition to the mass production of penicillin, many other less-heralded products have origins in Peoria's Ag Lab.

A Conversation With Robert Johnson
Peoria Park District Board President

As president of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees, Robert Johnson helps guide the oldest and largest park district in the State of Illinois.

Growing Central Illinois’ Agricultural Workforce
by Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, Illinois Central College

Illinois Central College is a proud and vital member of the ag ecosystem in central Illinois.

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Q&A with Emily Antonacci

Emily Antonacci, known musically as “emily,” has rapidly made her mark on the Peoria music scene over the last year.

American Verses
by Bill Conger, Peoria Riverfront Museum

The yearlong exhibition features seminal works by contemporary Black American artists.

Back Into the Groove
by Mae Gilliland Wright

The Peoria Art Guild offers classes for all ages, and its galleries are once again open to the public.

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Gen Z in the Heartland

Peoria ranks among the top 20 trending Gen Z cities in the country.

Take 10: Chris and Erin Peterson

Ten things you didn't know about this active Peoria couple...

Meeting the Need for Autism Services
by Paige Williams, Easterseals Central Illinois

A homegrown apprenticeship program is working to solve a critical shortage of behavior analysis professionals.

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