2023.02.01/07 Digest
WEEK 25
The 33rd annual Central Illinois Auto Show at the Peoria Civic Center is canceled for the third straight year. The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association announced Monday there were a number of factors that led to the decision. …
THE CENTER SQUARE
The search is on for the coolest thing made in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has launched their 4th annual Makers Madness contest. The bracket-style tournament allows Illinoisans to vote on their favorite …
WCIA
“I just think about chaos, stuff being ruined, like homes, stuff like that,” Jabari Paris said. Jabari Paris only knows about earthquakes from what you see in the movies, but the reality is, Illinois sits on two seismic zones, …
WCIA
The Kincaid Food Market, formerly known as the IGA, will be shutting down on Sunday. A post on the store’s Facebook page from Jan. 26 …
WCIA
Whether you are celebrating with your galentine or your whole family, there are plenty of Central Illinois Valentine’s events to celebrate all the special people in your life. Galentine’s Day Paint & Sip at Prairie City Wine …
THE COMMUNITY WORD
This year marks the 35th year that I have had the opportunity to be involved with annual winter Bald Eagle counts along the Illinois River. Surveys provide a snapshot of Bald Eagle numbers on a particular day across the state. It is a “sprint” …
WEEK 25
There’s now a new option for families of newborns to find much-needed breast milk. OSF Healthcare St. Francis just opened up the first breastmilk dispensary in the area. This option allows them to buy up to 10 bottles in case of …
WMBD
Are you excited to celebrate your special someone for Valentine’s Day— or are you still scornful over that one ex? Either way, the Peoria Zoo has the solution …
WCIA
We’re kicking off a year-long initiative called Celebrating Central Illinois. The goal is simple. To honor and highlight the …
WMBD
She Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are kicking off their cookie-selling season! That means you can start stocking up on your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. …
WCIA
Local American Red Cross volunteers helped 20 people in nine Central Illinois fires last week, including ones in Decatur, Mattoon, …