Rebecca Brumfield

Normal’s Baby Fold offers wrap around services for children and families in the region, and their annual Festival of Trees fundraiser helps support their mission of love, hope, and healing.

Sandi Armstrong and Karen Colvin are the creative minds behind two FOLEPI events, the Ornament Hunt and the Town Track Down, which create life-long memories for area families and children.

The 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade is in need of volunteers to help continue the tradition, as the current core group of volunteers is aging out and a new group is needed to fill in the gaps.

Christmas Rib Roast with Holiday Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus is a traditional American Christmas dish made with a 10-12 pound Prime Rib roast, Extra Virgin olive oil, Fresh rosemary, Season salt, Granulated garlic, Fresh ground pepper, Sour cream, Fresh horseradish, Dijon mustard, Sea salt, Fresh ground black pepper, Mayonnaise, Green Onion, Fresh squeezed lemon juice, Beef stock, Red wine, Garlic, Rosemary leaves, Sea salt, Fresh ground pepper, and Pan Drippings.

Executive Chef Jonathan Scrivner of William B's Steakhouse at the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria donates his time and treasure to the Children's Home Association of Illinois, creating culinary nourishment and helping children open up and build trust.

Celebrate 250 years of freedom with this All American Grilled Prime Rib Sandwich, featuring roast prime rib, brie and white cheddar cheese, caramelized apples and onions, and applewood smoked bacon, served on whole grain artisan bread.

Celebrate freedom: All-American grilled prime rib sandwich pt. 2

Rebecca Brumfield WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The walls of this home in Washington provide more than protection and stability.

Mackinaw, Ill. (WMBD) — Mackinaw's Mack-a-Fest kicked off Thursday night with the carnival, pageant, grand marshal announcement, live music, beer tent, and bingo.

Veteran Brian Braggs, a former Army combat medic and current healthcare provider, shared his mission to support seniors and veterans in Central Illinois ahead of Hire a Veteran Day on July 25.