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Episode 45: You pick 'em: A look at Tanners Orchard

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TV45 thumb tannersAn interview with Richard and Marilyn Tanner, owners of Tanners Orchard.

 

We introduce the show's topic, the 65th anniversary of the popular Tanners Orchard and discuss the upcoming season, which...

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Episode 44: Preventing tragedy: A Talk About Whitney's Walk for Life

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TV44 thumb whitneysAn interview with Jamie Sanders and Audrey LeMasters of the Mental Health America Illinois Valley.

 

We introduce the show's topic, Whitney's Walk for Life, and bring on...

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The Henry de Tonti Award

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By Mark Johnson, Vice President, Peoria Historical Society

The Peoria Historical Society has been proud to have been a collaborative partner in the development of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. At long last, a first class museum quality exhibit will present the extraordinarily unique history of the city and the region. Recently, the Historical Society celebrated 75 years of preserving and telling the fascinating...

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Episode 43: The Call of the Wild: Changes at Wildlife Prairie State Park

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TV43 thumb cironeAn interview with Bill Cirone, chairman of Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park.

 

We introduce the show's topic, the promoting conservation, education and recreation at Wildlife...

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Episode 42: Are You Qualified?: A discussion about workforce training

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tv42 thumb clarkAn interview with Vickie Clark, president of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois.

 

We introduce the show's topic, the need for a specially trained manufacturing...

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Closing the Gap

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Morton academy aims to ensure a future with art

Sarah Knuppel wasn't pleased when she pondered the future of arts education. She kept reading about school district after school district trimming, even eliminating, funding for the arts because of budget concerns.

She decided, therefore, to take actions to try and ensure our children continue to be exposed to art in all of its forms. She doesn't want to ponder...

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Episode 41: General Assembly wrapup: A Conversation with Sen. Darin LaHood

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tv41 thumb lahoodAn interview with Darin LaHood, Republican state senator from Peoria..

 

We introduce the show's topic, the recently completed spring session of the Illinois General Assembly,...

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