« Previous Jun 2020Next »Digital Edition Archives Finding Moments of Joyby Rebecca ShulmanEven in the most challenging times, moments of joy can sustain us. Creating Vibrancy and Resilience Jan Wright, Publisher, Peoria Magazine We are creative because we have to be. We are innovative because we have always been. And we are optimistic and positive on Peoria. What If… An Envisioning by Doug & Eileen Leunig, Big Picture Initiative We believe Peoria can rebrand itself as a center of arts, innovation and healing. The Pandemic Followed Us Home by Cathy Gilbert Our challenges didn’t end when we arrived back in the States… Location, Location, Location, Privacy (?), Location by Edward Lee Lamoureux, PhD, Bradley University Our current moment offers fertile ground for conversations about the role of privacy in contemporary society. Post-Pandemic Connections: How Tech Is Setting Us Free by Annette Kiesewetter Photos courtesy of CSE Software Inc. As business and education go digital, will we want to leave our homes… even when we can? Building Resilience in the Workplace by Michael Ungar, PhD It’s the most important thing that we can do to make our businesses stronger. The Pandemic & Planting Season by Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly disrupt planting, but it has brought challenges. Follow the Data The COVID-19 Local Tracker is a hub of real-time data created by Peoria-based Falcon Laboratories. Maintaining Your Sanity During the Coronavirus Crisis Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management Stick to the fundamentals with evidence-based investing to navigate volatile situations. Opening New Doors for Telemedicine by Steve Soderstrom, Soderstrom Skin Institute COVID-19 has brought to the forefront a new way to seek medical assistance. 7 Ways to Prepare for a Layoff by Lisa Rangel, Chameleon Resumes, LLC As U.S. jobless claims continue to climb, no one should assume their employment is safe. More Business articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> A Time of Unquestionable Triumph by Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, President, Illinois Central College Faculty, staff and students at Illinois Central College adapt and innovate for online learning. Helping Your Community Thrive on the Other Side by Quint Studer How citizens feel about their community will likely determine their destiny. A World Without Tourism by J.D. Dalfonso, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Our “George Bailey moment” shows what life would be like without travel and hospitality. Building Up Community A group of Peoria's young professionals bring another building project to fruition. Speed Philanthropy in Tazewell 100+ People Who Care - Tazewell County is one of more than 900 chapters worldwide. The Life & Times of Cletis Foley by Beth Johnson, Peoria Historical Society, and Ed Barry, Farnsworth Group Rediscovering Peoria’s quiet architectural avant-garde… More Community articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> Prioritizing Wellness During COVID-19 by Dr. Ted Bender, UnityPoint Health – UnityPlace If there was ever a time to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically, it is now. Locally Milled: A Growing Movement by Chef Golda Ewalt and Chef Erin Meyer Small, locally-owned grain mills are stepping up to meet skyrocketing demand. Take 10: Dr. John Vozenilek Ten things you didn't know about OSF HealthCare's VP and chief medical officer for innovation and digital health Afternoon on the Spoon by Marie Smysor Watson A father and daughter’s adventure paddling the length of the Spoon River Designing for Pollinators by Bob Streitmatter, Luthy Botanical Garden No matter how big or small, you can easily incorporate pollinators into your garden. Eat + Drink Peoria Local food and drink establishments have never faced a more challenging time than the present. Got Gardening Questions? Master Gardeners from around the region are available to provide answers on a variety of topics. Help Navigating the Unknown by Denise Molina-Weiger, OSF HealthCare A new online tool is one easy way to help people manage their feelings through the pandemic. Preventing Childhood Diseases The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic and dangerous decline in child immunizations. More Lifestyle articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> Bob Doucette: Pop Surrealist Icon by Mae Gilliland Wright His paintings come from the world of dreams—and a lifetime of rich and varied experiences. The Future of the Future… With The Fantastic Plastics As performing artists seek ways to connect with their audiences virtually, one Peoria-based band has built a community around their music on Twitch. Nature’s Artistic Creations A new Facebook group places connections to nature front and center. More Art articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>>
Creating Vibrancy and Resilience Jan Wright, Publisher, Peoria Magazine We are creative because we have to be. We are innovative because we have always been. And we are optimistic and positive on Peoria.
What If… An Envisioning by Doug & Eileen Leunig, Big Picture Initiative We believe Peoria can rebrand itself as a center of arts, innovation and healing.
The Pandemic Followed Us Home by Cathy Gilbert Our challenges didn’t end when we arrived back in the States…
Location, Location, Location, Privacy (?), Location by Edward Lee Lamoureux, PhD, Bradley University Our current moment offers fertile ground for conversations about the role of privacy in contemporary society.
Post-Pandemic Connections: How Tech Is Setting Us Free by Annette Kiesewetter Photos courtesy of CSE Software Inc. As business and education go digital, will we want to leave our homes… even when we can?
Building Resilience in the Workplace by Michael Ungar, PhD It’s the most important thing that we can do to make our businesses stronger.
The Pandemic & Planting Season by Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly disrupt planting, but it has brought challenges.
Follow the Data The COVID-19 Local Tracker is a hub of real-time data created by Peoria-based Falcon Laboratories.
Maintaining Your Sanity During the Coronavirus Crisis Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management Stick to the fundamentals with evidence-based investing to navigate volatile situations.
Opening New Doors for Telemedicine by Steve Soderstrom, Soderstrom Skin Institute COVID-19 has brought to the forefront a new way to seek medical assistance.
7 Ways to Prepare for a Layoff by Lisa Rangel, Chameleon Resumes, LLC As U.S. jobless claims continue to climb, no one should assume their employment is safe.
A Time of Unquestionable Triumph by Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, President, Illinois Central College Faculty, staff and students at Illinois Central College adapt and innovate for online learning.
Helping Your Community Thrive on the Other Side by Quint Studer How citizens feel about their community will likely determine their destiny.
A World Without Tourism by J.D. Dalfonso, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Our “George Bailey moment” shows what life would be like without travel and hospitality.
Building Up Community A group of Peoria's young professionals bring another building project to fruition.
Speed Philanthropy in Tazewell 100+ People Who Care - Tazewell County is one of more than 900 chapters worldwide.
The Life & Times of Cletis Foley by Beth Johnson, Peoria Historical Society, and Ed Barry, Farnsworth Group Rediscovering Peoria’s quiet architectural avant-garde…
Prioritizing Wellness During COVID-19 by Dr. Ted Bender, UnityPoint Health – UnityPlace If there was ever a time to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically, it is now.
Locally Milled: A Growing Movement by Chef Golda Ewalt and Chef Erin Meyer Small, locally-owned grain mills are stepping up to meet skyrocketing demand.
Take 10: Dr. John Vozenilek Ten things you didn't know about OSF HealthCare's VP and chief medical officer for innovation and digital health
Afternoon on the Spoon by Marie Smysor Watson A father and daughter’s adventure paddling the length of the Spoon River
Designing for Pollinators by Bob Streitmatter, Luthy Botanical Garden No matter how big or small, you can easily incorporate pollinators into your garden.
Eat + Drink Peoria Local food and drink establishments have never faced a more challenging time than the present.
Got Gardening Questions? Master Gardeners from around the region are available to provide answers on a variety of topics.
Help Navigating the Unknown by Denise Molina-Weiger, OSF HealthCare A new online tool is one easy way to help people manage their feelings through the pandemic.
Preventing Childhood Diseases The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic and dangerous decline in child immunizations.
Bob Doucette: Pop Surrealist Icon by Mae Gilliland Wright His paintings come from the world of dreams—and a lifetime of rich and varied experiences.
The Future of the Future… With The Fantastic Plastics As performing artists seek ways to connect with their audiences virtually, one Peoria-based band has built a community around their music on Twitch.