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Navigating Cancer Care
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- Navigating Cancer Care
- Runtime
- 24:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with Carle Cancer Institute gynecologic oncologist Dr. Megan Hutchcraft about navigating cancer care. They discuss diagnosis, individualized treatment, multidisciplinary care, prevention and screening, genetic risk, and the emotional and practical support available to patients and families.
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- Weekend Guide: Music, Laughs & Family Fun in Central Illinois | March 27-29
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Your Central Illinois Weekend Guide (March 27–29) 🎉
Looking for fun this weekend? Mark Welp has you covered with Living It Up, your go-to guide for entertainment and events across Central Illinois!
🎶 Enjoy classical favorites with the Peoria Symphony
🎭 Catch Daniel Tosh live at the Civic Center
🏒 Cheer on the Peoria Rivermen
🎤 Sing along to Jersey Boys hits with Under the Streetlamp
🎷 Hear great jazz at Illinois Wesleyan’s annual festival
🐣 Hunt for Easter eggs—kids and dogs welcome!
🌾 See Chicago Farmer back home in Bloomington
🍬 Solve riddles at Peeps in the Park
From music and comedy to family fun and furry friends, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
👉 Like, subscribe, and share to stay in the know on what’s happening around Central Illinois!
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- Union Station, Peoria, Illinois
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A clip from WTVP's "Main Street Memories" program covering the Peoria Union Station which was once located on the site of the WTVP Broadcast Studios.
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- 3/26/2026 | Sugar, Skippy and Rosie | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Sugar, Skippy and Rosie. Sugar is a sweet, three-year-old cat. She is a beautiful grey and white, domestic shorthair cat. Skippy was a stray, but is now just a snuggler. He is a five-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Rosie is a large, Pit Bull and sweet as can be! She is ten-year-old and has a beautiful brindle coat. Help us find homes for these animals!
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- 3/26/2026 | Blinx, Mac and Cheese | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Blinx, Mac and Cheese. Check out Blinx the black cat! He is a three-year-old, domestic shorthair cat. Mac and Cheese are brother and sister! These sturdy siblings are four-month-old Pit Bulls. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Susan Graham | A Shot of Ag | ep 631
- Runtime
- 26:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Susan Graham of Du Quoin, Illinois thrives on connecting with students at SIUC, where she has worked for 32 years. A proud SIUC alum with a BS in Management—and mom to quadruplets—Susan loves sharing the university’s many opportunities, from clubs to study abroad. She also serves as a music minister at church and enjoys playing piano.
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- Kevin Miller: Reviving a Central Illinois Tennis Tradition
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Kevin Miller about Tri-County Tennis and efforts to revive a longstanding Central Illinois tennis tradition. Miller discusses tournaments, junior players, doubles, USTA competition and the community of volunteers and athletes working to keep the sport active and accessible around the Peoria area.
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- Sharing Culture, Creativity and Kindness
- Runtime
- 26:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Celebrate culture, creativity and compassion across Central Illinois. Welcome the Year of the Horse with the Peoria Chinese Association, see how Cuddles with Kindness comforts children, meet the family painting shoes through Little Feet, Big Dreams and experience Nomad Theatre Company's performances beyond the traditional stage.
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- At Issue With Mark Welp | Ep 325 | The State of Libraries | Randall Yelverton, Peoria Public Library
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Do you know how your local library is funded and how it keeps the lights on? We’ll talk with the executive director of the Peoria Public Library to get an update on the state of our region’s largest library system and we’ll talk about the funding battle happening in Washington.
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- 3/19/2026 | Rachel, Sloan and Cameron | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Rachel, Sloan and Cameron.
Rachel is a lap kitten! She is an eight-month-old, domestic shorthair kitten. Sloan and Cameron are brother and sister. They are three-month-old, Pitbull-Husky mixes. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 3/19/2026 | Lil Bit, Mr. Moose and Darla | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Lil Bit, Mr. Moose and Darla.
Lil Bit is a beautiful, domestic shorthair kitten. She is eight-months-old. Mr. Moose is a big boy! He is a four-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Darla is an energetic Hound mix. She is eight-months-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Living It Up: Top Things to Do in Central Illinois | March 20–22
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark Welp is back with Living It Up, your guide to fun in Central Illinois for March 20–22! This weekend features stand-up comedy with the debut of the Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Peoria Zoo, the Illinois Deer Classic & Fishing Expo, Bulls, Bands & Barrels with live music, maple syrup fun at Camp Wokanda, orchestra and ballet performances, and hockey in Bloomington-Normal.
🎟️ Entertainment
🎶 Live music & comedy
🏒 Sports
🎭 Arts & family fun
Subscribe for weekly event highlights and things to do across Central Illinois.
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- Nitsch Theatre Arts
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Visit Nitsch Theatre Arts, an inclusive community arts center where children can act, sing, dance, build sets and explore their creativity. Through classes, productions and scholarships, young performers of varying abilities gain confidence, find friendship and discover a place where they belong.
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- 3/12/2026 | Christian, Trail Mix and Australia | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Avery, Cali and Fozzie. Avery is a very relaxed domestic shorthair cat. This one-year-old loves to cuddle! Cali is a mixed-breed young lady. This one-year-old can sit and has a wonderful smile. Fozzie is furry like a bear! She is a two-month-old mixed breed puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 3/12/2026 | Avery, Cali and Fozzie | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Avery, Cali and Fozzie. Avery is a very relaxed domestic shorthair cat. This one-year-old loves to cuddle! Cali is a mixed-breed young lady. This one-year-old can sit and has a wonderful smile. Fozzie is furry like a bear! She is a two-month-old mixed breed puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Your Central IL Weekend Guide! March 13–15 🗓️
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Discover the best things to do in Central Illinois for the weekend of March 13–15! 🎉
From Sherlock Holmes on stage and the St. Patrick’s-themed Blarney Blitz, to Flanagan House tours, a Taylor Swift tribute in Galesburg, Bloomington hockey, Uptown Normal’s Sharin’ of the Green Parade, a throwback 90’s Party, and Christopher Cross live — there’s something for everyone.
👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekend fun!
- Title
- Marc Supreme: Turning Setbacks Into Purpose
- Runtime
- 28:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Bestselling author and educator Marc Supreme joins Blake Wirth to discuss his journey from uncertainty to purpose, the power of mentorship and the importance of creating opportunities for others. He shares lessons from Damn, I Graduate in May and explains why students should start before they feel ready.
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- Living It Up: Your Central Illinois Weekend Guide (March 6–8)
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Discover what’s happening across central Illinois March 6–8 in this week’s edition of Living It Up!
We’re covering:
🎭 Bright Star opening weekend at Peoria Players
🏒 Rivermen vs. Pensacola at the Peoria Civic Center
🍀 West Peoria’s early St. Patrick’s Day parade
🎉 PeoriaCon: comics, cosplay, gaming & more
🎵 Colter Wall live in Peoria
😂 Katt Williams’ Golden Age Tour
🏒 Bison vs. Utah Grizzlies in Bloomington
🎸 Hawthorne Heights 20th anniversary show
🏀 Bradley vs. ISU women’s basketball season finale
➡️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay updated on the best weekend events in central Illinois!
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- 3/5/2026 | Rock Star, Pterodactyl and Brontosaurus | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Rock Star, Pterodactyl and Brontosaurus.
Nine-month-old Rock Star has a beautiful coat. She is a domestic longhair kitten. Pterodactyl and Brontosaurus aren't big and scarry...they're small and cute! They are two-month-old mixed breed puppies. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- File, Stapler and Gravy Baby | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to File, Stapler and Gravy Baby.
File and Stapler are a bonded pair of kittens which means they have to go to the same home. They are five-month-old, domestic shorthair kittens. Gravy Baby is a smart, energetic Husky. She is one-year-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- How New Energy Demands Are Reshaping Central Illinois Land
- Runtime
- 27:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mark Welp examines proposed Central Illinois data centers and concerns about their demands for water, electricity and farmland. He visits Brimfield's Jubilee Solar Farm, the state's first community solar project on public school property, and explores efforts to place renewable energy on mines, landfills and other degraded land.
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- 🔥 Central Illinois Weekend Guide: Feb 27–Mar 1 (Sports, Shows & More!)
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Discover the best things to do in central Illinois for the weekend of February 27–March 1! 🎉
🏒 Peoria Rivermen face the Huntsville Havoc
🎸 Joe Bonamassa live at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater
🏡 Official Spring Home Show with top home + garden pros
🌈 Laser Light Nights at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
😂 Comedy with Larry Reeb at Mason City Limits
💃 Dancing with the Stars Live! featuring Andy Richter
🏀 Bradley and ISU wrap up regular season play
🤼 State wrestling finals in Bloomington
🎶 Here Come the Mummies at the BCPA
👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for weekly “Living It Up” events across central Illinois!
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- 2/26/2026 | Fin, Noah and School Bus | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Fin, Noah and School Bus.
Fin and Noah are lovely domestic shorthair kittens. These siblings are two-months-old. School Bus is a calm and somewhat timid girl. She is a two-year-old, mixed breed dog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 2/26/2026 | Jack, Dill and Pickles | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Jack, Dill and Pickles.
Jack is a handsome, white and grey boy. He is a one-year-old, domestic shorthair kitten. Dill and Pickles are sisters. They are nearly identical, two-year-old brown and white Beagles. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Brotherton Museum
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Step inside the Brotherton Museum, where one man’s collection transformed a former school into a retro mini city. Explore vintage cars, a gas station, diner, movie theater, barbershop and more while hearing how decades of collecting became a father-daughter project that brings visitors’ memories to life.
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- Illinois Amish Heritage Center
- Runtime
- 5:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Visit the Illinois Amish Heritage Center in Arthur, where historic homes, a one-room schoolhouse and preserved artifacts share the story of Amish life. Learn how the center offers visitors an accurate, respectful look at the community’s history, faith and traditions while helping families reconnect with their roots.
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- Kelly Jackson Hardy | A Shot of Ag | ep 630
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Kelly Jackson Hardy grew up on a farm near Bradford, Illinois, where her love for numbers took root. With a BS in Accounting and an MBA from Bradley University, Kelly proves small-town beginnings can lead to big careers. Today, she is a Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen and a respected community leader in Princeton, IL.
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- Harley Easton: Exploring Sound Healing
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Harley Easton about sound healing and the instruments used to create a sound bath. Easton demonstrates singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes and other tools while explaining how people use the practice for relaxation, meditation and complementary wellness.
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- Preserving Stories, Building Belonging
- Runtime
- 27:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Explore the people and places preserving stories and creating community across Central Illinois. Visit the Illinois Amish Heritage Center, hear Alan and Nancy George reflect on 67 years of marriage, tour the retro world inside the Brotherton Museum and meet the young performers finding confidence and belonging at Nitsch Theatre Arts.
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- At Issue | Episode 324 | Walk A Mile In My Shoes | Pathway Ministries
- Runtime
- 26:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- As the homelessness problem continues, a new fundraiser hopes to shed light on the issue. Organizers hope a new fundraiser in central Illinois calls attention to the need for shelter and raises support for their center for hope and healing.
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- Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide (Feb 20–22)
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Get ready for a full weekend of fun across central Illinois!
Mark Welp walks you through everything happening Feb 20–22 — from Carmen’s Kiss with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra to Rivermen hockey, Bradley and ISU matchups, Central Illinois Ballet’s premiere of The Roof, the Peoria Comic & Toy Show, Maine vs. Bison hockey, ISU’s $5 women’s game, and Dinosaur World Live in Bloomington.
Plan your weekend and start living it up! 🎉
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- 2/19/2026 | Loop, Rikki and Bean | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Loop, Rikki and Bean.
Loop loves other cats! She is a one-year-old, domestic shorthair kitten. Rikki came to TAPS from a bad situation. Thankfully, this nine-month-old Terrier is a sweet boy and deserves a good home. Bean is an adorable mixed-breed puppy. He is two-months-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 2/19/2026 | Oprah, Ivory and Fiona | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Oprah, Ivory and Fiona. Check out four-month-old Oprah! She is a black, domestic shorthair kitten. Ivory is a black and white kitten with unique marks on her face. She is a four-month-old, domestic shorthair kitten. Fiona is a gorgeous mixed breed puppy. She is six-months-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Erica Matthews | A Shot of Ag | ep 629
- Runtime
- 26:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Inspired by her mother’s work in special education, Erica found her calling serving kids with autism. She founded the Autism Movement Project that leads with connection and hope, and opened Brewin Hope Coffeehouse in Pana, IL to create meaningful jobs for teens. Every individual working there has strengths, purpose and potential.
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- Protecting Your Heart
- Runtime
- 26:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with OSF HealthCare cardiologists Dr. Sudhir Mungee and Dr. Marco Barzallo about protecting your heart. They discuss major risk factors, exercise and lifestyle changes, heart attack warning signs, when to call 911, and advances in valve procedures and other cardiac treatments.
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- At Issue With Mark Welp | West Central Illinois Braver Angels
- Runtime
- 26:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A new group in central Illinois is hoping to open dialogues in dignified, respectful ways.
The organization Braver Angels describes itself as the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. Braver Angels now has a chapter here in our area.
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- 2/12/2026 | Deftones, Bobo and Tater | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Deftones, Bobo and Tater.
Deftones is a fluffy, domestic longhair kitten. She is three-months-old. Bobo is five-months-old. He is a black, domestic short hair kitten. You don't see many dogs like Tater. Her facial marks are so cool! She is a mixed breed, three-month-old puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 2/12/2026 | Pringles, Barnes and Noble | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Pringles, Barnes and Noble.
Pringles is a relaxed, domestic short hair kitten. She is one-year-old. A Doberman pinscher just won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and TAPS has two Dobermans available for adoption. Barnes and Noble are three-month-old brothers. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide | Feb 13–15
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here’s what’s happening across Central Illinois from February 13–15:
🎭 Les Misérables at the Peoria Civic Center
🎻 Candlelight Concerts at Five Points in Washington
🔥 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live with high flying stunts
🍫 Chillicothe Chocolate Tour with treats from 20+ shops
🎼 Knox Galesburg Symphony’s A Symphonic Valentine
🎭 Smokefall opening weekend at Heartland Theatre Company
🏠 BloNo Home Show full of vendors, design, and home inspo
💘 Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Love Notes concert
🎸 Smile Empty Soul rocking the Castle Theatre
Whether you’re craving music, theater, chocolate, or monster trucks, there’s something for everyone!
#LivingItUp #CentralIllinois #WeekendEvents #Feb13to15 #ThingsToDoInIllinois
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- Lucas Hill | A Shot of Ag | ep 628
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Lucas Hill and his two brothers are carrying forward a farming legacy their grandfather began more than 60 years ago, while building something new of their own. With an entrepreneurial mindset, they launched South Prairie Agronomy LLC, a full-service ag business rooted in family, innovation and the future of rural agriculture in Grand Ridge, IL.
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- Jenny Lapke and Sadie: Making Dog Training Fun
- Runtime
- 25:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with dog trainer Jenny Lapke and Sadie about using positive reinforcement to make training effective and fun. Lapke discusses therapy-dog work, obedience and trick training, along with Sadie's experiences performing as Annie's dog on stage and the patience and consistency behind a well-trained companion.
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- Michy Maloof: Progress Over Perfection
- Runtime
- 26:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Entrepreneur Michy Maloof joins Blake Wirth to share how a serious back injury led her to Pilates, personal training and the creation of Sculpt Mode Fitness. She discusses taking risks, building a real estate career and why Greater Peoria’s people keep her rooted here. Plus, Vibe 309 visits Sculpt Mode and explores the welcoming community behind the workouts.
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- At Issue with Mark Welp | Ep. 322 | Reclaim Peoria
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Reclaim Peoria hopes to renovate and sell homes to low-income, first-time homebuyers. It focuses on renovating existing disinvested houses in the 61605 zip code into high-quality homes. We’ll hear how this project could help lead to prosperity in one of the poorest areas in the country.
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- Your Central Illinois Weekend Rundown: Fun from Feb 6–8!
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to this week’s edition of Living It Up, your guide to fun in Central Illinois for February 6–8!
From big concerts to local markets, wildlife adventures, and high energy sports, here’s what’s happening across the region:
🌟 38 Special rocks the Peoria Civic Center
🛍️ Winter Riverfront Market brings fresh food & handmade art indoors
🦅 Eagle watching events in Lewiston & Havana with hikes and kids’ activities
🎻 Symphony of Seasons celebrates Stardew Valley with a live 35 piece orchestra
📣 Competitive cheerleading state battles in Bloomington
🏀 ISU vs. Drake men’s and women’s basketball matchups
🎤 The Simon & Garfunkel Story blends music, film & storytelling
💘 Love on Main in Lexington offers Valentine shopping & dining
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which event you’re most excited about!
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- 2/5/2026 | Claw Hauser, Randy and Ryan | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Claw Hauser, Randy and Ryan. Claw Hauser is a big, laid back cat. He is a three-year-old, orange and white domestic short hair cat. Randy and Ryan are Terrier mix brothers. They are eight-months-old and ready to play! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 2/5/2026 | Tic, Tac and Merri | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Tic, Tac and Merri. Tic and Tac are three-month-old, domestic short hair brothers. Tic is black and Tac is brown and black. Merri is an American Foxhound mix. This one-year-old is ready to give you a workout! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Kristina Boone | A Shot of Ag | ep 627
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Kristina grew up in a small town and after earning her degree in Ag Com from Texas Tech, she worked at a daily newspaper before moving into public relations, and later into academia at Kansas State. Today, Kristina serves as Dean of the College of Ag, Life and Physical Sciences at SIUC, where she’s leading positive change and strengthening the future of ag through education, leadership and vision.
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- Julia Briggs: Finding Family Fun Across the Peoria Area
- Runtime
- 25:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Julia Briggs of Peoria Macaroni KID about finding things for families to do across Central Illinois. Briggs explains how she tracks events, activities and local destinations, what parents are looking for and how a community calendar can make it easier to discover affordable ways to spend time together.
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- At Issue With Mark Welp | Ep. 321 | Innocence Project
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- We’re talking with the Illinois Innocence Project about amazing exoneration cases and learning why people are being convicted for crimes they didn’t commit.
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- 1/29/2026 | Mr. Mary, Dustin and Gremlin | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Mr. Mary, Dustin and Gremlin.
Mr. Mary is a gray and white, domestic short hair kitten. She is four-months-old. Dustin is a domestic short hair kitten with awesome yellow eyes. He is four-months-old. One-year-old Gremlin is anything but a monster! He is a calm, French Bulldog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
