Helping Children Mile by Mile by Mollie Shepherdson, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital For 40 years, the St. Jude Runs have been saving lives and inspiring supporters.
The Hidden History of E.S. Willcox by Karla Wilkerson, Peoria Public Library His lasting legacy in Peoria—and the entire country—was the idea to make libraries free for all.
Leaders Among Us by Mark Roberts, Community Foundation of Central Illinois Our community is fortunate to benefit from the leadership, wisdom and service of this year's Local Legends.
Building Peoria's Future Mayor Rita Ali by Mayor Rita Ali City of Peoria Peoria has a rich history, and I believe Peoria has a very bright future.
A Force in the North Valley by Jonathan Wright Between Urban Acres and the North Valley Farmers Market, the Diaz family has become a mighty force for good in Peoria.
Woodruff Boulevard: Mapping The Future by Chris Farris, Peoria Public Library A leisurely road to nowhere set the stage for a highway to the future.
Legacy of the Whiskey Barons by Molly Crusen Bishop Without their stamp of influence, Peoria would look much different today.
Forgotten No More by Bob Hoffer A Revolutionary War veteran and one of Peoria’s earliest citizens will now be remembered.
Six Presidents of Peoria by Mark Johnson As the town became a city, it created fodder for future challenges of local trivia.
