PEORIA MAGAZINE March 2022

ON THE COVER: OSF HealthCare leaders cut the ribbon on the new Ministry Headquarters building in December 2021. Read the story on page 42.

FEATURES

35 Mom & Pop

Popping the Corks By Mike Bailey

10 Seed and Soil: The Farm Report Tilling a Vision for Future Generations By Rob Sharkey 22 Dish and Drink Thin Ice to Thriving Again By Joshua Lanning 26 Welcome (Back) to Friendly Valley By Phil Luciano 30 Cocktail Class By Dustin Crawford 32 Entertainment Central Illinois’ Music Scene Prevails By Roxy Baker

50 Peoria Retro

Retail Icon Evolves By Phil Luciano

58 Econ Corner

An Interview with Dr. Joshua Lewer, Bradley University By Mike Bailey

66 WordCount

An Interview with Melody Warnick By Jennifer Davis 70 People, Places and Parties From Peoria to Lebanon, Whiskey at the Warehouse, Black History Month, Ardor After Dark