iBi - April 2012 | PeoriaMagazines.com

A Ticking Treasure In Peoria’s Downtown

by Meredith Tuttle

In 1965, Peoria lost a historic landmark when its county courthouse was razed, but a treasure within the building was saved…and it’s heading back downtown this fall when the Peoria Riverfront Museum opens its doors.

Publisher's Note

A Look Back to Move Forward

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

In the era of smartphones, the watch is no longer an indispensable tool for telling time, but a prized fashion accessory—and another case study in the creative destruction brought about by a fast-moving global economy.

Peoria Union Stockyards

Gateway Between The Corn Belt And The Packers

by Deborah Dougherty

Illinois Central College

Peoria’s central location in the country, its riverfront advantage and its booming distilleries fueled the city’s hog and cattle stockyards. At the beginning of the 21st century, only a handful of these once-thriving businesses survive, including Peoria's—one of the oldest in the country.

A History Underground

Coal Mining In The Peoria Area

by Marilyn J. Leyland

Peoria Historical Society

Coal underlies some 37,000 square miles of the state of Illinois and has played a significant role in the history of Peoria-area industry.

Wheels O’ Time

Where History Comes Alive…

by Sara Browning

What fun is it to have an antique collection and not share it? That was what Gary Bragg asked himself before launching Wheels O’ Time Museum in 1977.

Bradley University and Its Watchmaking Past

by Ashlee Brown

Currently undergoing major renovations, Bradley University’s Westlake Hall got its start as a school of horology.

Ninian Edwards & Pimiteoui

by Brian "Fox" Ellis

Illinois’ first territorial governor, Ninian Edwards played a major role in creating Peoria as an American city.

Peoria’s Own Philosopher

by Norman V. Kelly

The founder of both the Peoria Journal and the Peoria Star, the legendary Eugene F. Baldwin left an indelible mark on central Illinois.

Mysteries Big and Small

by Robert Lee Killion, Jr.

Peoria Historical Society

Working as a historian at the Peoria Historical Society means that every day brings new surprises.

Sacred Spaces of The Prairie State

by William Furry

Illinois State Historical Society

You cannot take a step in Illinois without walking on hallowed ground...

Native Americans and The American Thirst For Land

by Michael Wiant

ISM Dickson Mounds Museum

For Native Americans, the 18th century was a time of profound hardship.

Peoria and The Shelton Gang

by Bernie Drake

Peoria Historical Society

Prohibition saw the rise of “bootlegging” gangs throughout the country. In Peoria, the Sheltons dominated the illegal booze trade, and later, gambling.

Proctor Hospital

A Rich History and Continued Commitment to Central Illinois

provided by Proctor Health Care

edited by Steve Wilson

The late 19th century spawned a new age of medical advances, one of which motivated three physicians to found Cottage Hospital.

Region

Spring Cleaning is Everyone’s Business
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Institute Celebrates Five Years
by Brad McMillan Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University

Finance

Perfect Financing for Growing Small Businesses
by Petra Bolfikova Illinois Business Financial Services
Destination Retirement
Will You Be Riding First-Class, Coach or Steerage?
by Daryl Dagit Savant Capital Management

Workplace

The Art of Starting Over
How Seven Simple Words Can Save a Business Conversation Gone Wrong
Honesty and Ethics
A Constant Over Time
by Jessica Tharp Better Business Bureau
Facebook Timeline
Open for Business
by Travis McGlasson The Heartland Partnership
Made in Illinois
Tucker Kennedy, IMEC

Healthcare

35 Years of Innovation and Service
Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health
A History of Caring for Our Youngest Patients
by Shelli Dankoff Children’s Hospital of Illinois
A Holistic, Lasting Mission
by Gina Morss Susan G. Komen for the Cure

More...

Does The NLRB Have an Activist Agenda?
by Leonard Sachs Howard & Howard
Creating A Sense of Place By Looking to Our Past
by Jeff Martin Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Junior Achievement Today
Larry Timm - Junior Achievement

Balance

The Other Peoria

Ever typed “Peoria” into a Google search and for-gotten to add the “IL”? Chances are, you’ve stumbled upon Peoria, Arizona.

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iBi - April 2012