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Episode 40: Duryea Days: Discussing Peoria Heights and its Heritage
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- Published on Sunday, 17 June 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Pat Drake, president of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce.
We introduce the show's topic, Duryea Days, and talk with Pat Drake, president of the Peoria Heights...
Episode 39: Garden Glories: Talking About the Peoria Garden Club
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- Published on Sunday, 10 June 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Susan Davis of the Peoria Garden Club about its upcoming fundraiser.
We introduce the show's topic, the Garden Glories tour of local gardens, the chief fund raiser...
Reach For The Heights
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:19
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria Heights has Duryea Days and other events each summer
Peoria Heights has long been known for its quaint shops along its main drag of Prospect Road, a favorite spot for walkers to spend a quiet afternoon.
But its main event each summer has to do with an automobile, the only one ever designed and made in the region, called the Duryea.
The Duryea originally came out of Peoria Heights and each year the village...
Episode 38: The New Riverfront Museum: Let the Collections Begin
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- Published on Sunday, 03 June 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with representatives of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
We introduce the show's topic, the new Riverfront Museum, and bring on Kristan McKinsey to discuss the collection...
The Riverfront
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:13
- Written by Paul Gordon
The most happening place in Peoria all summer is along the Illinois River
It wasn't much more than 15 years ago that the Peoria riverfront had just two or three activities scheduled during the entire summer.
One of them was Steamboat Days, the other was Blues Fest, said Bill Roeder, head of riverfront activities for the Peoria Park District, which oversees most of what goes on along the Peoria riverfront.
Episode 37: Peoria's Wild Days: A Chat with Norm Kelly
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- Published on Sunday, 27 May 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Norm Kelly, local historian and author whose talks about Peoria's wild past are very popular.
We introduce the show's topic, Norm Kelly, and bring out the author, historian...
Fresh Produce Here!
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 15:55
- Written by Paul Gordon
Farmers markets continue to be popular
Lillian Jacobs remembers being invited to be part of a local farmers market, to bring produce from her farm near Princeville to sell to the public. At the time she and her family had been taking produce to the riverfront on Saturday mornings. It was the only farmers market in Peoria at the time.
The invitation came from Marvin Goodman, owner of a new shopping center in the heart of Peoria...
Episode 36: Do you scare easily? Want to tour the Peoria Insane Asylum?
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- Published on Sunday, 20 May 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Richard and Trish Weiss, co-founders of the Save The Bowen Foundation that soon will re-open to former Peoria State Hospital's Bowen Building for tours and paranormal investigations.
We...
Summertime... Is in the air
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 15:52
- Written by Paul Gordon
It doesn't much matter what your tastes are, there is a good chance you will be able to find things to do in the Peoria region this summer.
With a riverfront that has become extremely active and music and arts venues scattered throughout the region, Greater Peoria has much to offer, especially on weekends, from May through September — the normal outdoor season around here.
Some of those activities will put you on the river...
Episode 35: Under the tent: A look at Corn Stock Theatre's 2012 season
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- Published on Sunday, 13 May 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Cindy Hoey, manager of Corn Stock Theatre.
We introduce the show's topic, Corn Stock Theatre's 2012 season under the tent at Upper Bradley Park. Cindy and host...
Episode 33: Think pink: Talking about the Race for the Cure
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- Published on Sunday, 29 April 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Gina Morss-Fischer, director of development for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Memorial Affiliate.
We introduce the show's topic, the Race for the...
Episode 34: The New East Peoria: A conversation with Mayor Dave Mingus
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- Published on Sunday, 06 May 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Dave Mingus, mayor of East Peoria.
We introduce the show's topic, the construction of the new East Peoria downtown, which will combine government,...
Episode 32: Full steam ahead: A chat with Philip Lockwood
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- Published on Sunday, 22 April 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with the race director for the Steamboat Classic.
We introduce the show's topic, the Steamboat Classic and the training program leading to it called Building...
Rock On!
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- Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 15:45
- Written by Paul Gordon
Summer Camp music festival continues to grow; attendance nearing 20,000 people
Imagine throwing a big party for some friends with a band or two and suddenly finding it taking over three days with 100 bands and friends that decide to just camp out in your yard.
In a way, that's how Summer Camp at Three Sisters Park got started. It was a one-day event in 2001 and is now a...
Episode 31: Keeping the Promise: A conversation with Tara Gerstner
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- Published on Sunday, 15 April 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with the executive director of Peoria Promise.
We introduce the show's topic, Peoria Promise, and its executive director Tara Gerstner. We discuss the genesis...
Race for the Cure
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:36
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria has a more personal stake in the drive to cure breast cancer
Every 67 seconds somebody dies of breast cancer. A gruesome statistic for sure, but one that would no doubt be far worse if not for a promise one woman made to her sister more than 30 years ago.
That promise from Nancy Brinker to Susan G. Komen has resulted in millions of dollars raised and a many advances made in learning how to treat the dreaded disease...
Episode 30: A Real Sport: Jammin' with Peoria's Derby Dames
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- Published on Sunday, 08 April 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with two members of Peoria Push, the local women's roller derby league.
We introduce the show's topic, the Peoria Push Roller Derby league, and then two members of...
We're Getting There
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:29
- Written by Paul Gordon
Pimiteoui Trail through Peoria nearing completion
Bonnie Noble is looking forward to sleeping more restfully.
The executive director of the Peoria Park District for 20 years, Noble said she stays awake when she lets herself think about the growing Rock Island-Pimiteoui Trail that wends its way through the city.
It's all because of one spot in the trail — where it crosses Knoxville Avenue, just south of its intersection...
Episode 29: A new season: A look at the 2012 Peoria Chiefs
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- Published on Sunday, 01 April 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
A chat with Rocky Vonachen, president of the Peoria Chiefs, about the upcoming season.
We introduce the show's topic, the Peoria Chiefs' upcoming baseball season, and introduce team...
Cruisin' Down the River
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:29
- Written by Paul Gordon
Spirit of Peoria ready to chug another summer
When it comes to entertainment along the Illinois Riverfront in downtown Peoria the variety is something many don't think about or realize is there.
But take a trip on The Spirit of Peoria, one of the few authentic paddlewheel boats taking the water today, and one realizes there is also unique entertainment, something you can't find just anywhere and that...
Staging Your Home to Sell
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- Published on Thursday, 01 March 2012 17:00
- Written by Cathi Hawkinson
As spring nears, sellers should put their best house forward
Whether you have thoughts of selling your home in the spring or you just want to preserve your home's value there are specific remodeling projects that will give you the best return on your home improvement dollars.
When you give the real estate market a close look, the conservative "Midwest mentality" has served us well during the national housing...
