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'We want to do coffee right': Couple opens new shop in bustling East Peoria spot
“Respect. Local. Coffee.” The phrase captures the essence of Reverence Coffee. It was Chris Olson’s passion and respect for coffee that led him and his wife, Kelsey, to open the East Peoria shop. And as the couple struggled to select a name for the business, Kelsey leaned into this respect. Reverence, the couple said,...
Furry Friends at the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum
PEORIA (25News Now) - Stray Animal Midway Shelter and Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum had their kitten shower today!. Once a month The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum chooses a certain topic at a local organization to spread awareness. On Sunday, they partnered with “Sams” the local animal shelter in...
Stray Animal Midway Shelter holds “kitten shower” to raise funds for its kitten foster program
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Stray Animal Midway Shelter held a “kitten shower” Sunday afternoon at the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum. The Hanna City-based shelter held the event to raise money for their kitten foster program. Guests could enter raffles, learn about the importance of spaying and neutering kittens, participate in kid theme cat activities and of course play with the kittens.
Parks on Tap returns for the summer
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Parks on Tap blends live music, cold beer and relaxing in the outdoors. The traveling tap house goes around to different parks in the district every summer, bringing live entertainment and cold beer. Sunday kicked off the first of the 2024 season at Donovan Park....
Cafe Santa Rosa reaching new heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — Shortly after Rafael Vidal was born his father bought a coffee farm in Columbia where their family is from. “When we went to visit and we got word that the coffee there was actually good quality coffee – we started investing more into the coffee farm side of things,” Rafael Vidal, The General Manager of Cafe Santa Rosa said.
Opening day of the Peoria Riverfront Market brings in thousands
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands of people packed Water Street in Peoria’s downtown for opening day of the Peoria Riverfront Market. The Peoria Riverfront Market has been a staple in Central Illinois for more than 20 years. More than 100 vendors signed up, offering their fresh goods, homemade...
Green Gables holds soft re-open for golden ticket winners
Green Gables holds soft re-open for golden ticket winners.
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