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Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Lathan Sommerville is a big man, who this summer made a big-time move. Transferring from Rutgers in New Jersey all the way to Seattle at the University of Washignton; a nearly 3,000-mile odyssey for the 6' 10" Peoria Richwoods grad. But it's one he is at peace with.
It's been a good adjustment I feel like. I was out there for a few weeks before I got the chance to come back home for a little while. Practice has been smooth…Read Article
"It was all about fit." Lathan Sommerville on 3,000-mile transfer from Rutgers to Washington
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Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaEAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Easterseals' annual fundraising event, Passage to India, was held in East Peoria on Friday. This is Easterseals' 19th year hosting the event that supports the children of Easterseals. This year, the focus of the event is our local remarkable women. Since the Passage of India started, it has grown to be a staple fundraising event, raising over six million dollars to empower children with disabilities. Guests enjoyed a …Read Article
19th Annual Passage to India raises money for Easterseals
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Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaHANNA CITY, Ill (WMBD) -- Wildlife Prairie Park has a diverse selection of animals that are native to the surrounding area. On Thursday, Wildlife Prairie Park celebrated the birthday of a Bison named Nakoma. She turned three years old and on the same weekend, the Park turned 47 years old. The celebration included "treats, decorations, and a fun art project," according to a park press release. Wildlife Prairie Park officially turns 47 years old o…Read Article
Wildlife Prairie Park celebrates 47 years and bison's 3rd birthday
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