PEORIA MAGAZINE April 2022

FEATURES 8 Seed and Soil: The Farm Report

22 Mom and Pop

60 WordCount

From Breadbasket to Breadbasket: How Will War in Ukraine Affect Cen tral Illinois? By Patrick Kirchhofer

A Sentimental Journey By Sally McKee 26 Arts and Entertainment

Peoria Native Explores True Crime Genre An Interview with Author Kathryn Miles

Finding the Right Work/Art Balance By Derel Monteith

10 Toon Town

72 EconCorner

By Daniel Ackley

An Interview with Dr. David Cleeton 74 People, Places & Parties

30 Arts and Entertainment A Play with a Purpose By Laurie Pillman 35 Arts and Entertainment ‘Artists Don’t Retire’ By Mike Bailey 52 Peoria Retro

14 Dish and Drink

Taking on the Chains By Frank Abdnour

HBCYou Recording at WTVP, Heart of Illinois United Way 100 Years, Junior Achievement Awards Ceremony, Peoria Riverfront Museum Uncovered Exhibition, Irish Fest at Holy Family School, St. Patricks Day Festivities, 33 Room

16 Dish and Drink Cocktail Class

By Dustin Crawford

18 Dish and Drink

From Peoria to Prominence By Phil Luciano

‘Dropping Mexico in Peoria Heights’ By Mike Bailey

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