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The Henry de Tonti Award

Details: Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 15:25; Written by Mark Johnson

By Mark Johnson, Vice President, Peoria Historical Society

The Peoria Historical Society has been proud to have been a collaborative partner in the development of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. At long last, a first class museum quality exhibit will present the extraordinarily unique history of the city and the region. Recently, the Historical Society celebrated 75 years of preserving and telling the fascinating...

Episode 42: Are You Qualified?: A discussion about workforce training

Details: Published on Sunday, 01 July 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Vickie Clark, president of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois.

We introduce the show's topic, the need for a specially trained manufacturing...

Episode 38: The New Riverfront Museum: Let the Collections Begin

Details: Published on Sunday, 03 June 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with representatives of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

We introduce the show's topic, the new Riverfront Museum, and bring on Kristan McKinsey to discuss the collection...

Episode 41: General Assembly wrapup: A Conversation with Sen. Darin LaHood

Details: Published on Sunday, 24 June 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Darin LaHood, Republican state senator from Peoria..

We introduce the show's topic, the recently completed spring session of the Illinois General Assembly,...

Episode 37: Peoria's Wild Days: A Chat with Norm Kelly

Details: Published on Sunday, 27 May 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Norm Kelly, local historian and author whose talks about Peoria's wild past are very popular.

We introduce the show's topic, Norm Kelly, and bring out the author, historian...

Episode 40: Duryea Days: Discussing Peoria Heights and its Heritage

Details: Published on Sunday, 17 June 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Pat Drake, president of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce.

We introduce the show's topic, Duryea Days, and talk with Pat Drake, president of the Peoria Heights...

Episode 36: Do you scare easily? Want to tour the Peoria Insane Asylum?

Details: Published on Sunday, 20 May 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Richard and Trish Weiss, co-founders of the Save The Bowen Foundation that soon will re-open to former Peoria State Hospital's Bowen Building for tours and paranormal investigations.