Cassidy Waigand is a Food & Dining Reporter at the Journal Star. With a focus on the food and beverage industry, Cassidy covers a range of topics including chain restaurants, delivery services, and food safety, while also exploring themes related to hospitality and retail. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as MSN, Yahoo News, and The Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Peoria, United States (Local)
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Cassidy's focus is local to Peoria, Illinois, with a strong emphasis on the food and beverage industry, including restaurant openings, closures, and food inspections. She also covers house & home topics related to local businesses.
Given her coverage of private sector announcements and promotional deals regarding restaurants and new business openings in the Peoria area, she may be receptive to pitches from PR professionals representing local establishments seeking coverage for their events or promotions.
As Cassidy focuses heavily on reporting about local businesses in Peoria such as restaurants and shops opening/closing or undergoing inspection reports, individuals with insider knowledge of these developments would likely catch her interest for potential features.
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Peoria Journal Star EUREKA – A popular seasonal ice cream spot is preparing to open its doors for 2026.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star Over 115 vendors are prepared to turn out to the Peoria Riverfront Market this weekend for the start of the 2026 season.
Peoria Journal Star PEORIA – Coco's Tacos is now open seven days a week. The Mexican eatery – situated at 2626 N.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star There were just over 100 routine inspections for restaurants, bars and mobile establishments in Peoria County this April.
A longtime Peoria staple will soon be the last location for unique steakhouse concept.
From a Mexican spot in Morton to a seasonal staple gearing up for summer, there are plenty of restaurant openings in the Peoria area.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star Todd Hohulin and his family have operated 2 Chez for two decades now, with Todd noting the past 20 years have been "a wild ride."
A weekend event at a popular Peoria restaurant will feature "a full day of independent craft beer, local original music, and seasonal food."
Peoria Journal Star KEWANEE – The skeletal remains found at Northeast Park on Wednesday were confirmed to be those of a human adult, though identification efforts remain ongoing.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star The local branch of the NAACP is preparing to host its third annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade in Downtown Peoria.
