Legendary Locals of Peoria – Book

by Greg Wahl Peoria harkens back to the 1670s glory days of the French voyageurs and became the now-familiar face of Americana-its townsfolk have touched every aspect of national and international life, often significantly. Greg Wahl received his dental degree from the University of Illinois and has practiced in Peoria since the mid-1970s. Several magazines…

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It Didn’t Play in Peoria: Missed Chances of a Middle American Town – Book

by Greg Wahl and Charles Bobbitt It Didn’t Play in Peoria explores the city’s history from this unique perspective of missed chances, lost causes, and plain bad luck – a cautionary tale of Middle America. Authors Greg Wahl and Charles Bobbitt are long-time Peoria residents who love their city and treat its sore spots with…

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