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Central Illinois man wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
FAIRVIEW, Ill. (WMBD) — One lucky Illinois Lottery player said he couldn’t believe his luck after winning the top prize off a scratch-off ticket. According to the Illinois Lottery news release, Kevin Weaver of Fairview bought the “$40 Million Mega Bucks” ticket from the County Market located at 1090 E. Fort St. in Farmington.
'Night of pure musical magic': Acclaimed artists will play at Peoria festival
Soul, R&B and gospel songs are set to return to the Peoria riverfront this August as part of the Peoria Park District's River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest. Established in 1999, this year marks Soul Fest's 25-year anniversary. "Immerse yourself in the smooth vibes of R&B, the timeless melodies...
Results are in for the Peoria Vegan Chef Challenge
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The results are in, and 18 Peoria-area businesses are being recognized for competing in the Vegan Challenge. It’s a contest with the goal of introducing people to unique and healthy food options. Over 400 Peoria residents ranging from vegan to carnivore voted for their favorite chefs and dishes.
These Peoria steakhouses once touted 'world's finest meats' and 'bottomless' wine glasses
Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture. Send your questions to dmuellerleile@pjstar.com. Question: What was the name of a steakhouse near the stockyards on Southwest Washington Street? We had a faculty party there in the 1970s. — Linda Hornton Answer: Two different steakhouses operated in the 1970s...
Peoria distillery earns two medals in 'prestigious' spirits competition
Two Peoria-made products were awarded medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. BLACK BAND Distillery’s Straight Wheat Whiskey earned gold, while its Peoria Bourbon secured a silver medal. “(Getting) a nod from San Fran World Spirits Competition at any level – meaning like of any medal –...
After 31 years as a Journal Star reporter and photographer, Leslie Renken says goodbye
In May of 1993 I drove up out of the desert to work at the Journal Star. Peoria was literally a breath of fresh air after working for three and a half years in Odessa, Texas. All the things that were missing in Odessa, like humidity, trees, drinkable tap water, and historic architecture, were present in Peoria. And it felt a lot like coming home, since the move meant I would be only three hours from my...
Wildlife Prairie Park celebrates Train Day
HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD) — Wildlife Prairie Park celebrated all things locomotive on Train Day. Activities were centered around the Prairie Zephyr Train and the park’s railroad. Train fans got a behind-the-scenes tour of the railroad maintenance building, viewed model railroad displays and of course, rode the trains around the park.
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