Matt Dayhoff is a photojournalist at the Journal Star. With extensive experience in covering sports, education, and arts and entertainment, he brings a unique perspective to themes such as professional and competitive sports, the education system, and the theater. Matt's work has been featured in the Star Courier, The State Journal-Register, Lincoln Courier, and the South Bend Tribune.
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Matt Dayhoff's coverage primarily focuses on local events, particularly in the Peoria area, with a heavy emphasis on sports and entertainment news. He frequently covers new restaurant openings, local sports games, and community events. Pitches for potential coverage should align with these areas of interest.
Given his focus on event coverage and announcements related to local businesses and activities in Illinois, reaching out with press releases or story ideas about upcoming events such as grand openings of restaurants or significant community gatherings could be effective.
Additionally, since Matt has a strong emphasis on reporting sporting events like high school basketball games and professional hockey matches alongside covering entertainment news like annual conventions or venue openings; pitches that offer exclusive access or unique angles to these types of stories may catch his attention.
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Take a look inside The 33 Room bar in Peoria Heights, named one of the best in the US.
Caterpillar put on a show of its high-tech earthmovers during a press conference Wednesday announcing a multimillion-dollar workforce investment.
The Peoria Park District held a ribbon-cutting and a Parks on Tap event Thursday evening to celebrate improvements to Endres Park in Peoria Heights.
By: Matt Dayhoff
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media on June 27, 2023, during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf
A persistent rain soaked Kellogg Golf Course Saturday forcing the final flight of the Peoria Men's City Golf Championship to be postponed to Sunday.
Hundreds of runners in the St. Jude Memphis-to-Peoria and satellite runs got a warm welcome on a rainy Saturday Downtown Peoria.
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo has been CBS Sports' lead NFL analyst since 2017.
Aug. 4, 2026, 4:00 a.m. CT
By: Matt Dayhoff
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf
By: Matt Dayhoff
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf
