Sam Matheny is a local journalist based in Peoria, Illinois. His work has been featured in WAND-TV and WMTV NBC 15. Sam covers a range of topics, including community events, local news, human interest stories, and sports reporting. He is dedicated to providing accurate and engaging news coverage to the Peoria community.
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Peoria, United States (Local)
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Sam's coverage is heavily focused on local news, including community events, crime, health, and government & politics. Given this focus, he would likely be most receptive to pitches related to local events or issues in the Peoria area of Illinois.
For example, if you have a story about a unique community event or an issue impacting the local population in Peoria or surrounding areas that aligns with Sam's typical coverage themes such as sports events, family-related initiatives like support groups for health issues (such as breast cancer survivors forming pickleball group), government announcements regarding senior housing facility mail delivery problems etc., then it could resonate well with him. If your pitch involves individuals impacted by these issues who are willing to share their stories and experiences publicly, it may also capture his interest.
Given Sam's high percentage of announcement and government announcement-based coverage attributes (42% and 11%, respectively), consider pitching stories tied to significant local announcements or political developments within the Peoria region.
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By Sam Matheny Published: Jan. 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM CET | Updated: 5 minutes ago
By: Sam Matheny
SPRINGFIELD ( 25News Now ) - Older drivers may not have to take road tests as often under proposed legislation backed by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
By: Sam Matheny
PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reported an alarming increase in violence within the home within a short amount of time.
PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - Peoria city council members, lawmakers, and police are backing proposed changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
By: Sam Matheny
Towns has worked in homeless and social services for 15 years. She spent the past five years with the Salvation Army.
By: Sam Matheny
In 2025, the state decreased its standards for children’s lead exposure, which will make more kids eligible for lead prevention and response program.
One state lawmaker made the trip to Washington DC to witness the event.
By: Sam Matheny
PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - Peoria County celebrated its new Health and Human Services building before it opens to the public on Wednesday.
By: Sam Matheny
PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - The fears of deportation are real in Central Illinois, as President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration.
TREMONT ( 25News Now ) - While we’ve all heard of the importance of recycling, it can be expensive for consumers and sometimes items are not thrown away properly. However, Tazewell County has an app to help.
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