Rebecca Brumfield

The 59th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival, supported by hundreds of volunteers, celebrated Nestle Libby’s 100th Anniversary and showcased the community’s dedication to positivity and serv…

Dr. Garima Agrawal recently won the air element crown for the Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide pageant in Dubai, and is now using her platform to inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a pos…

Patti Latch, a double Blue Star mother, founded America's Gold Star Families in 2006 to provide support to Gold Star families, and has since awarded over $125,000 in scholarships and provided grief and financial counseling to Gold Star family members.

Roger Lancaster and his son Kevin Lancaster are advocates for veteran honor flights, and in 2016 they were honored with a trip to Washington D.C. through the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

Lee Kerr, an Army paratrooping veteran, combines his passions for fishing and raising money for St. Jude by hosting the Fishing for a Cure fundraiser, and also supports youth by welcoming elementary schoolers to class every Thursday morning with a group of veterans.

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.