Voices
How we did it: a behind-the-scenes look at making The Peorian's first cover
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- Published on Thursday, 15 September 2011 14:48
- Written by The Peorian
The photograph that was composed for the first cover of the The Peorian is steeped in Peoria's past, present and future.
One hundred years ago, The Peorian featured a similar scene of a rowboat secured to the shore of the Illinois River. Originally, we sought to recreate the scene precisely as it was...
Mobile Editions
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- Published on Thursday, 15 September 2011 10:36
- Written by The Peorian
We are pleased to offer The Peorian as an ePub file that can be opened by the e-reader on your mobile device!
Check back soon to read the first edition.
The Warehouse District
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2011 16:17
- Written by Paul Gordon
What now is known as the Warehouse District is in line for a much-needed infusion of capital from state, federal and local resources, about $25 million total that will be used to renovate the infrastructure in that area and add a streetscape that city officials and developers like Sullivan and Kurt Huber and unknown others – including several from out of state – believe will bring new commercial tenants at the street level and residential...
Your Downtown Morton
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2011 16:38
- Written by Paul Gordon
When Morton officials asked residents their thoughts about their community a few years, one thing stood out: They wanted a nicer downtown area.
Those officials listened then and they are listening now, formulating plans for new development downtown that will include much input again from the residents, said Jennifer Daly, CEO of the Morton Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Council.
The village, in a project it called...
Moving the Ball Forward
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2011 15:00
- Written by Paul Gordon
Changes in downtowns and along both riverfronts signal new attitudes among leaders, residents.
Would the Peoria region pass the grandmother test? In other words, is it a place you would be proud to bring your grandmother?
If it isn't, leaders on both sides of the Illinois River are trying to make it so.
With the changes now being made in the downtowns and along the riverfronts of both Peoria and...
Museum Square
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2011 16:21
- Written by Paul Gordon
When Jim Richerson was hired 11 years ago as the president and CEO of Lakeview Museum, it was with the idea that he lead an expansion effort for the museum.
Wow, what an expansion that turned out to be.
In little more than a year from now the new Peoria Riverfront Museum will open, the culmination of a dozen years of planning, sweating, fundraising and construction that was often infused with doubt and skepticism.
So, Was it Good for You?
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2011 14:41
- Written by Cathi Hawkinson
The real estate industry is quickly changing in today's marketplace. It finds itself playing catch up to third party websites that allow consumers the opportunity to rate their experience when buying or selling a home.
Various national websites like Zillow.com and RealEstateRatings.com have unveiled agent-rating tools that allow the public to both review their agent and search for agent ratings.
Capturing valuable consumer...
