WTVP
Understanding Breast Cancer
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- Understanding Breast Cancer
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with Graham Health System surgeon Dr. Rozana Dwyer about breast cancer. They discuss types and risk factors, mammograms and self-awareness, what happens after an abnormal result, biopsies, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, genetic testing and why early detection remains so important.
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- 10/09/25 | Make A Wish Foundation | At Issue | Ep. 312
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Learn how Make-A-Wish Illinois has brought joy to critically ill kids for 40 years. Make-A-Wish Illinois is celebrating 40 years of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. We bring you wish stories from central Illinois and learn more about the non-profit.
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- 10/9/2025 | Soy, Tofu and Plum | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Soy, Tofu and Plum.
Soy and Tofu are sisters but look completely different! They are two-month-old, domestic shorthair kittens. Plum is a mixed breed puppy that will get much bigger! He is four-months-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 10/9/2025 | Mailbox, Pippy and Penelope | Mark's Furry Friends
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Mailbox, Pippy and Penelope.
Mailbox is a sweet, orange kitten. He is a two-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. Pippy and Penelope are very shy sisters. They are two-month-old mixed breed puppies. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Fun | Oct 10–12 Events & Entertainment Guide
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎃 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide (Oct 10–12)
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of fun across Central Illinois! From Zootober at the Peoria Zoo and Wildlife Scary Park to concerts, comedy, art festivals, and Halloween thrills—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss Nurse Blake, Marcus King Band, Star Wars symphony, and more!
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📍 Featured cities: Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Washington
🎶 Family-friendly, spooky, and artsy vibes all weekend long!
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- Will Kleinert | Sheep Shearing | A Shot of Ag | ep 612
- Runtime
- 28:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Will Kleinert of Askome, IL comes from a long line of farmers. Since starting in 2015 with his grandfather’s help, he’s grown quality hay while pursuing his true passion—sheep shearing. After shearing school, he honed his craft and now runs a mobile shearing barn, bringing his skills directly to fellow farmers, shearing flocks of all sizes.
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- Aaron Comte: Caring for Springdale's Past and Future
- Runtime
- 26:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Aaron Comte about caring for Springdale Cemetery, one of Peoria's most historic landscapes. Comte discusses veterans, notable graves, aging monuments and the challenges of preserving a cemetery that is both an active burial ground and a record of generations of Central Illinois history.
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- At Issue | Episode 311 | Pediatric Resource Center
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- 26:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Child abuse and neglect continue to be an epidemic across the country and here in Illinois where more than two hundred reports of abuse are made every day. We talk with the Pediatric Resource Center and learn how health providers help victims.
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- 10/2/2025 | Archi, Puppy Yoga and Bronson | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Archi, Puppy Yoga and Bronson.
Archi is a handsome domestic long hair cat. This four-year-old has thick, soft fur! Puppy Yoga is a baby but will probably get bigger. She is a three-month-old Labrador. Bronson is a gentle giant. He is a four-year-old mixed breed. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 10/02/2025 | Harry, Pippa and Zoey 101 | Mark's Furry Friends
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Harry, Pippa and Zoey 101.
Harry and Pippa are siblings. Both are domestic shorthair kittens. These two-month-olds were born at TAPS. Zoey 101 is an energetic German Shepherd. She is one-year-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Central Illinois Weekend Fun Guide | Oct 3–5 Events You Can’t Miss!
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide (Oct 3–5) 🎭🍂
Get ready for a weekend full of entertainment and adventure across Central Illinois! From Broadway hits like Rent and Arsenic & Old Lace, to scenic fall drives in Fulton and Knox Counties, plus Peoria County’s 200th birthday bash, ballet, beer festivals, and football — there’s something for everyone!
• Peoria Players Theatre: Rent
• Spoon River & Knox County Scenic Drives
• Peoria County Bicentennial Block Party
• The Great Gatsby Ballet at Peoria Civic Center
• Arsenic & Old Lace at The Barn III
• The Fab Four Beatles Tribute
• Bruegala Beer & Wine Festival
• ISU Redbirds vs. NDSU Bison
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- ART Inc.
- Runtime
- 6:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Visit ART Inc., a Peoria nonprofit where young people explore painting, dance, theater, music and STEAM activities in a safe, structured environment. Through after-school programs, tutoring and mentorship, the organization helps children build creativity, confidence, leadership skills and meaningful community connections.
@artincpeoria
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- Wilson’s Dog Training: Morel Dogs
- Runtime
- 6:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet Brian Wilson, who left a career on the Illinois River to follow his passion for working with dogs. At Wilson’s Dog Training, he provides boarding and training while teaching dogs to locate morel mushrooms, combining their powerful sense of smell with one of his favorite spring traditions.
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- Distillery Labs
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Step inside Distillery Labs, an innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs throughout the Peoria region. Explore coworking areas, a commercial kitchen, podcast and photography studios, and equipment for makers while meeting founders who are using the space, resources and community to develop their ideas.
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- Duncan Manor
- Runtime
- 7:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Visit Duncan Manor in Towanda, where Dave and Randi Howell are restoring a historic home that stood abandoned for nearly 20 years. Learn about the property’s 19th-century roots and see how the couple is preserving its character while creating a welcoming destination for events, classes and community gatherings.
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- Heather Hampton-Knodle | Leadership | A Shot of Ag | ep 611
- Runtime
- 27:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Heather grew up on a farm near Windsor, IL, and after earning an Ag Journalism degree from U of I, she and her late husband raised corn, soybeans, wheat and Angus cattle in Fillmore. Deeply community-minded, she served on the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council and chaired the Montgomery County Economic Development Committee.
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- Paws Giving Independence: Training Dogs to Change Lives
- Runtime
- 27:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Donna Kosner and Shawna Knapp Collins of Paws Giving Independence about training dogs for service and facility work. They explain how dogs assist people with mobility and medical needs, support schools and counseling centers, and gain experience through a training partnership at Logan Correctional Center.
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- Understanding Addiction and Recovery
- Runtime
- 26:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with Carle Health addiction specialist Dr. Robert Lizer about substance use and behavioral addictions. They discuss how addiction affects the brain, warning signs, withdrawal, treatment and recovery programs, how families can encourage an assessment and the growing risks facing young people.
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- Restaurants | At Issue with Mark Welp | ep 310
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From fast food to fine dining, it seems like restaurants are constantly popping up and shutting down in central Illinois. Why is the dining business so unpredictable? We talk to two of the most successful restaurateurs in our area and get their take on the difficult job of opening and maintaining thriving restaurants.
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- 9/25/2025 | Tickety, Tock and Weiser | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Tickety, Tock and Weiser. Tickety and Tock are brothers. These orange and white domestic shorthair kittens are two-months-old. Weiser is a mixed breed with cute lopsided ears. He is three-months-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 9/25/2025 | Sprite, Rebecca Black and Henry | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Sprite, Rebecca Black and Henry. Sprite is an affectionate domestic shorthair kitten. He is seven-months-old. Rebecca Black loves to give kisses! She is a five-month-old mixed breed dog. Henry has a lot of energy and loves to play frisbee! He is a two-year-old Boarder Collie. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 9/18/2025 | Sombra, Equilateral and Harper | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Mark introduces us to Sombra, Equilateral and Harper. Sombra is a furry domestic medium hair kitten. She is two-years-old. Equilateral has beautiful tortoiseshell fur! She is two-years-old. Harper is a three-month-old Labrador mix. She was born at TAPS. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 9/18/2025 | Eugene, Jellybean and Tina | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Eugene, Jellybean and Tina.
Eugene is as white as a ghost! He is a one-year-old domestic long hair cat. Jellybean is a Pointer with a lot of energy! She is three-months-old. Six-month-old Tina is a Pit Bull-Labrador mix. She has a gorgeous silver coat! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Fun | Sept 26–28 Events Roundup!
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Fun | Sept 26–28 🎨🍔🎶
Get ready for an exciting weekend across Central Illinois! From Peoria’s Fine Art Fair and “Titanic Live” with the symphony to Bradley vs. ISU volleyball, Taste in Canton, Castle Theatre’s 15th anniversary show, Uptown Normal’s Day of Play, and more — there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Apple ‘N Pork Festival in Clinton and the Midwest Toy & Comic Fest in Bloomington!
📍 Events across Peoria, Canton, Clinton, Bloomington & Normal
📅 September 26–28
✅ Art, food, music, sports, family fun & more!
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- Seth Boyer | Actor/Food Critic | A Shot of Ag | ep 610
- Runtime
- 26:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Seth Boyer, a Peoria native, once dove into Chicago’s food scene, sharing must-try spots on social media. Back home, he now highlights local dining gems, creating buzz that drives business. Alongside his foodie passion, Seth pursues acting, with roles in Chicago Fire and films like Mara and Final Days.
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- Cody Birely: Expanding Adaptive Recreation in Central Illinois
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with physical therapist Cody Birely about expanding adaptive recreation in Central Illinois. Birely explains how therapy, equipment and community partnerships can help people with disabilities pursue goals beyond the clinic, from hiking and fitness to sports and other activities that restore independence and connection.
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- Camp Dallas | At Issue with Mark Welp | Episode 309
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- September is suicide prevention month. We’re talking with people who have lost a family member to suicide, and we’ll tell you how they are remembering their loved ones by making central Illinois a better place for our young people.
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- Turning Passion Into Possibility
- Runtime
- 27:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Tour the restored Duncan Manor, meet the entrepreneurs and makers finding support at Distillery Labs, follow a dog trainer teaching dogs to hunt morel mushrooms and visit ART Inc., where young people explore the arts, build confidence and find a safe place to learn and grow.
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- Big Table | At Issue with Mark Welp | 307
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- If you’ve ever wanted a say in how our region looks in the future or wanted to see a problem solved, there is an annual event coming up where you can share your ideas with business leaders, public officials and your neighbors. We’re talking about Big Table Greater Peoria.
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- Tariffs | At Issue with Mark Welp | Episode 306
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The relationship between the U.S. and the rest of the world is changing thanks in part to tariffs. We’re going to talk about why the Trump administration is raising and creating new tariffs and what effects that has on global relations and your pocketbook.
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- Central Illinois Weekend Guide: Festivals, Dinos, Music & More | Sept 19–21
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide (Sept 19–21)
Get ready for a packed weekend across central Illinois! From Oktoberfest on the Peoria riverfront to dinosaurs and toy bricks at the Civic Center, there's something for everyone. Enjoy laser light shows, tribute bands, college celebrations, football, comedy, markets, and 90s metal. Don’t miss out—plan your weekend now!
📍 Events in Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Washington & Heyworth
🎶 Music | 🦖 Family Fun | 🍺 Festivals | 🏈 Sports | 🎭 Entertainment
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- Back-to-School Health for Kids
- Runtime
- 26:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with OSF HealthCare pediatricians Dr. Terry Ho and Dr. Keith Hanson about keeping children healthy during the school year. They discuss sleep routines, nutrition, hygiene, common illnesses, wellness visits, sports injuries, concussions and signs that a child may need emotional support.
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- Dealing with Anxiety | Let’s Talk Mental Health | Episode 101
- Runtime
- 58:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Thoughtfully constructed, this new WTVP production openly dives into the many facets of mental health and wellness. This episode addresses anxiety. It’s a conversation with real experts, answering real questions, connecting you with real help. Jenn Gordon moderates the discussion with experts from OSF, The Antioch Group, Trillium Place and Biblical Counseling Ministries.\\
Show Reasources:
https://www.wtvp.org/blogs/lets-talk-mental-health/
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- David Wessel | Farmer
- Runtime
- 27:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- David farms in Chandlerville, IL with his 84-year-old father and son Phillip on their 4th-generation farm. They raise corn, soybeans, and cover crops like Covercress, barley, triticale, and rye. Phillip uses drones to spread seed and spray, while David travels globally with the Illinois Soybean Association to open new markets for soybeans.
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- Steve Spain: From Movie Projector to The Costume Trunk
- Runtime
- 27:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Steve Spain about the unusual path that led to The Costume Trunk. Spain recalls growing up in Peoria, working as a movie projectionist, running a magic shop and discovering the demand for Halloween merchandise that eventually grew into a longtime Main Street costume business filled with theater, movie and Disney history.
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- Food Allergy Awareness | At Issue with Mark Welp | Episode 308
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The number of children with dangerous food allergies is rising. A central Illinois mother is now the executive director of a national organization that is trying to save lives as more children get sick.
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- 9/11/2025 | Epcot, Denise and Weeble Wobble | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet Epcot, Denise and Weeble Wobble, a cat and two dogs that need to find homes!
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- 9/11/2025 | Pixie, Dixie and Nick | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Pixie, Dixie and Nick. Dixie and her sister Pixie are so fluffy! They are two-month-old domestic medium hair kittens. Nick is a liitle shy, but adorable! He is a three-month-old mixed breed puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Weekend Fun in Central Illinois | Sept 12–14 Events & Festivals Guide
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide (Sept 12–14) 🎉
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend across Central Illinois! From the Morton Pumpkin Festival and Bradley sports to spooky thrills at Horror Fiesta, disco dance parties, and tribute concerts—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this roundup of fun events happening Sept 12–14!
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📍 Featured Locations: Peoria, Bloomington, Galesburg, Morton
🎃 Highlights: Pumpkin Festival, Horror Fiesta, Volleyball, Disco, Tribute Bands
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- A Shot of Ag with Rob Sharkey | Jessica Shipman
- Runtime
- 26:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- How do kids learn about the essential work of farming? Often through FFA. Jessica Chipman not only teaches agriculture to high school students at Flanagan-Cornell, she’s won awards for it, being chosen out of 111 Illinois ag teachers to receive the Golden Owl. In this episode of A Shot of Ag, she shares her story with us.
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- Sydney Russell: Making Nutrition Part of Cancer Care
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- 26:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with oncology dietitian Sydney Russell about the role nutrition plays before, during and after cancer treatment. Russell discusses common food challenges, changing nutritional needs, supplements, weight concerns and how individualized guidance can help patients maintain strength and quality of life.
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- 9/4/2025 | Whiskers, Skipper and Gilligan | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Whiskers, Skipper and Gilligan. Whiskers is a blue-eyed Siamese cat. She is four-years-old. Skipper and Gilligan are five-month-old brothers. Their breed is Black Mouth Cur. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 9/4/2025 | Isabel, Leslie and Compass | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet Isabel, Leslie and Compass, two cats and a dog that need to find homes!
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- 40 Leaders Under Forty | Class of 2024 | Award Ceremony
- Runtime
- 54:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On March 18, 2025, WTVP and leaders from across central Illinois gathered to recognize and celebrate the 2024 class of 40 Leaders Under Forty! The event included remarks from WTVP’s President and CEO Jenn Gordon and past 40 Leaders alumni, and looked ahead to the ripple effects on the community from the 40 leaders’ success and service.
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- Central Illinois Weekend Fun Guide: Festivals, Musicals & Family Events | Sept 5–7
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Living It Up: Central Illinois Weekend Guide | Sept 5–7 🎭🏈🎡
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend across Central Illinois! From the Pekin Marigold Festival and Elmwood Fall Fest to musicals like Guys and Dolls and Memphis, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy Oktoberfest fun, roller derby action, ISU football, and even let kids drive bulldozers at Day of the Dozer!
📍 Events in Pekin, Peoria, Bloomington, El Paso, Havana & more
✅ Family-friendly fun
✅ Live music, parades, food, and games
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- Pearl Carpenter | The Farmacy Farmstand
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On Pearl Carpenter’s farm in Newark, IL, people can experience farm life first-hand.
Not everyone has the privilege of growing up on a farm. For those who missed out, Pearl Carpenter has a solution--come visit her at The Farmacy Farmstand in Newark, Illinois. Pearl’s farm was started in 2017 to spread health and happiness through healthy produce and cheerful flowers.
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- Nancy Davis: Giving Old Chairs a Second Life
- Runtime
- 25:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with artist and entrepreneur Nancy Davis about transforming old furniture through DEEzign. Davis shares how her creative path led from art and design to upholstery, where vintage chairs become expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces through unexpected fabrics, craftsmanship and a willingness to see possibility in what others might discard.
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- Central Illinois Weekend Fun Guide: Music, Theater, Sports & More! (Aug 29–31)
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 🎉 Looking for fun in Central Illinois this weekend (Aug 29–31)?
We've got your guide to the best local events! From live theater and music festivals to sports, grape stomping, and unique fairs—there's something for everyone.
🌟 Highlights include:
• Oklahoma! at Corn Stock Theatre
• Peoria Blues & Heritage Fest
• Peoria Chiefs baseball + fireworks
• Zoso’s Led Zeppelin tribute
• Grape Stomp & Harvest Fest
• Bradley Volleyball Tournament
• Venus in Fur at Heartland Theatre
• Farmstead Fair at Rader Farms
📍 Don’t miss out—plan your weekend now!
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- Bradley University Lunabotics
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Follow Bradley University’s Lunabotics team as students design and build a robot for a NASA competition. The rover must operate efficiently, communicate wirelessly and dig, transport and deposit simulated lunar soil, giving students practical experience in engineering, programming, manufacturing and teamwork.
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- Reaching Higher Through Science and Engineering
- Runtime
- 25:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Explore how Central Illinois is reaching beyond our world. Discover the legacy of Bradley alumnus Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., America’s first Black astronaut; meet the Illinois State University students building and racing a solar-powered car; and follow Bradley University’s Lunabotics team as it designs a robot for the moon.
