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Want fries with that snow?

Details: Published on Thursday, 12 January 2012 14:08; Written by Paul Gordon

Pepper Bauer has a happy tummy today, provided she was able to shovel her way out of Mapleton.

Pepper won The Peorian's inaugural "guess the date of the first 1-inch snowfall" contest. Her prize was a Roast Beef Classic Sandwich from our good friends at Arby's.

Pepper was the only one who entered who guessed Jan. 12 as most other entrants guessed dates in December or early January. So, way to go Pepper! (By the way, fries and a...

Episode 17: Republican Strategy: A Conversation With Rudy Lewis

Details: Published on Sunday, 08 January 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Rudy Lewis, chairman of the Peoria County Republican Party, about the 2012 election season.

When it's time for giving, we all come through

Details: Published on Saturday, 24 December 2011 17:35; Written by Paul Gordon

A bit of news came out during the past week that has to make a lot of us proud to be Americans, proud to be part of a culture that does what it can to help those less fortunate — even when our own chips may be down.

The Charities Aid Foundation, which reports annually on charitable giving throughout the world, reported that the United States is now ranked number one in the world for charitable giving despite the fact our economy still...

Episode 16: Cat Going Strong: A Conversation with Doug Oberhelman

Details: Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Doug Oberhelman, chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., about the company's future, including plans for a new plant.

Episode 14: Jingle Bells: Talking and singing with Jim Maloof

Details: Published on Sunday, 18 December 2011 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Jim Maloof, former mayor of Peoria who will lead the singing at the Journal Star Christmas Sing for the 44th consecutive year on Dec. 22.