by Chris M. Stevens
PEORIA, Ill. — Plumbers provide protection. Safe water and effective sewer systems prevent disease. Tuberculosis once spread far and wide from unsanitary public drinking water. Much like the fabled Marshal from Gunsmoke, the local Dillon clan can...
Family footsteps help Emily Jacobs-Rudesill rise above the glass ceiling
by Chris M. Stevens
PEORIA, Ill. — A great place to live, work and raise a family. Peoria pride. People power the culture of a community. Emily Jacobs-Rudesill has followed her family’s footsteps. And filled some pretty big shoes, without falling.
History...
Historic Preservation: Architecture that stands the test of time
by Chris M. Stevens
PEORIA, Ill. — Hold onto history. The lessons of life linger within what is left. A culture continues when it clings to the remnants of days gone by. Why? Memories provide the path...
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