Digests

2023.03.01/10 Digest

WMBD

Girl Scouts hosted the annual Diamonds and Desserts charity event to raise funds for local troops. The event was hosted at Peoria’s The Warehouse and was adorned with party lights, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and lots of cookies. …


THE TRAVEL

When travelers think of Illinois, they might picture the hub of Chicago, the historical site of Springfield, or even a pile-up of snow in winter. But Peoria offers something a bit different. Located on the Illinois River, Peoria is a bustling historic city … Editor's Note: I don't know if the images in this article will eventually be corrected, but as of this reading, they are so wrong, it's absolutely comical. 


WMBD

We sat down with members of the Peoria Players Theatre to discuss their upcoming production of In the Heights. They spoke about the process behind putting on …


NBC 5 - ILLINOIS

Daylight saving time is just about here, and the state of Illinois will join most of the United States in springing their clocks forward over the weekend. The official time change will take place at 2 a.m. Sunday, with clocks jumping forward to 3 a.m. in …


WCIA

Central Illinois teenager Shreya Nallamothu said she’s seen kids younger than her create monetized content on social media. “I have seen how kids that are too young to understand the gravity of what they are doing, being …


WCIA

The month of March may be well-known for college basketball and the beginning of spring, but for one day, you have an excuse to wear green and feel lucky. St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17 each year. The centuries-long holiday …


WMBD

Members of the Corn Stock Theatre sat down with us to talk about their upcoming production of She Kills Monsters— a play that explores the themes of youth, …


WMBD

There’s been a confirmed celebrity sighting in Central Illinois. Actor Will Ferrell was spotted at Maquet’s Rail House in Pekin Tuesday. …


WMBD

Two local teachers have been selected as finalists for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 2023 Teacher of the Year award. According to an ISBE press release, the two finalists are Ricardo King Jr. from Normal Community High …


WMBD

We sat down with members of the Chillicothe Players Theatre to talk about their upcoming production of Romance in D. They spoke about the Chicago native …


BROWNFIELD AG NEWS

Four Illinois producers have been named 2023 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. Martin Barbre of Carmi, David Meiss of …