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Historic Lincoln image returns to Peoria
A historical image of a young, beardless Abraham Lincoln, taken in Peoria in 1858 and known to historians and collectors as “The Peoria Portrait,” has found its way back to its city of origin. Until recently, the whereabouts of the original “ambrotype,” a type of early photograph that produced images on glass, were unknown. Seth Kaller, nationally known rare documents expert, special advisor to the Peoria Riverfront Museum and curator of the museum’s “The Promise of Liberty” exhibit, located the historic photograph at an East Coast exhibit of rare photographs.
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Illinois Comic Con returning to Peoria with Tom Kenny, Ron Perlman and more
PEORIA, Ill. – Illinois Comic Con is returning to the Peoria Civic Center next month, bringing a lineup of actors, voice artists and creators to Central Illinois. Organizers announced Tuesday that this year’s celebrity lineup includes Tom Kenny, best known as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, and Ron Perlman, whose credits include Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy.
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Majority of students enjoy pumpkins
The majority of Morton East students have had the Halloween pumpkin experience. In a random survey of 100 Morton East students, 55 students (55%) have carved pumpkins, and 67 (67%) have been to a pumpkin patch. Shockingly, 45% of students have never carved a pumpkin, and 33% have never visited a pumpkin patch.
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The Cheeseburgers At This Century-Old No-Frills Indiana Diner Are Voted Best In Region
Old English cheese melts over a hand-formed patty of more than a quarter pound of lean beef. That is the cheeseburger this diner has built its name on, and it is cooked to order every time. The story started in 1932 with just six stools and a simple kitchen. It...
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Beauty of fall on display with ‘Great Pumpkin’ Chrysanthemum Show at Peoria’s Luthy Botanical Garden
PEORIA (25News Now) -Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria is celebrating the fall season with its annual Chrysanthemum Show, titled “The Great Pumpkin.”. Inspired by the Charlie Brown movie, this year’s theme features vibrant chrysanthemums, pumpkins, and autumn-inspired scenery. Visitors can stroll through the garden and enjoy colorful fall...
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Hidden Away In Starved Rock Country, This Historic Lodge Serves Hearty Meals By A Stone Fireplace
Some places feel like they were built to keep people around a little longer, and this one in Starved Rock country has been doing exactly that since 1939. Deep inside a northern Illinois state park, a log and timber lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps still welcomes hikers, families, and longtime regulars.
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'Rare' photo of Abraham Lincoln unveiled at museum
PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A "rare" photo of the United States' 16th president has returned to the "Land of Lincoln." The historic photo of Abraham Lincoln is more than 160 years old and was taken while Lincoln was getting ready to debate Stephen Douglas in the U.S. Senate race in Peoria, Illinois. The photographer, Roderick Cole, requested a snapshot, and Lincoln, after some hesitation, agreed.
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MCCC welcomes ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins for the Visiting Artist series
The creation of pottery may seem simple to the untrained eye. In actuality, the process is meticulous, and it requires imaginative artists to bring life to the pots. Benjamin Watkins, ceramic artist and owner of Fire Maple Pottery in Peoria, Illinois, has brought life to clay for 25 years. Watkins was the latest artist to visit MCCC for the Visiting Artist series on Oct. 15. Watkins held a free workshop in the morning, and a presentation in the afternoon. Both events were open to the public.