Sheridan Hurtig

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — There are 1.3 million family caregivers in Illinois alone, and 48 million in America. That’s 10.3% of people in Illinois who aren’t given a penny for the har…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Husband, father, Afro-Latino, Puerto Rican, and Peoria’s Chief of Police. Those are some of the words that describe Eric Echevarria, but those weren’t always…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Teachers. They are arguably the people who have the most impact on children’s lives as they grow up. Sitting with your kids for seven hours five days of a week is …

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Sheridan Hurtig and Nathan Kitchens spoke with Alexis Knake, the Fitness Premier Regional Operator in Peoria, to discuss ways to stay healthy during Thanksgiving.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– WMBD/WYZZ’s own Sheridan Hurtig spoke with 4 groups of students at Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center and Elise Ford Allen Academy. The 5th through 8th grade…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Finding ways to disconnect from all our daily stresses can be difficult, which is why implementing meditation into your daily routine is important for mental health. Studio Styless Fitness owner Carrie Kepple said, “With all the stress and the anxiety that we deal with on a daily basis, to really just […]

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Relax the body and mind, and don’t forget to breathe. Yoga aims to build spiritual discipline, along with strength, awareness, and harmony between the mind and body. Hannah Ramlo, the executive director and founder of Soulside Healing Arts, said, “We all live lives of stress, some of us live lives of […]

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- One organization is helping those struggling with drug addiction take steps on the road to recovery. Carle Health Proctor, located on Knoxville Avenue, expanded the Addiction Recovery Center by unveiling a new fitness center. The upgrade is thanks to a generous contribution from a local donor. The building features a room with treadmills, stationary bikes, weight machines and more. The new design also allowed upgraded flooring, fixtures and artwork. The space, anticipated…

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — Nestled in Lake of the Woods Plaza in Dunlap, visitors can find the second location of American restaurant Ca-Meals Bar N Grill. The menu features burgers, catfish, ribs…

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria is marking 40 years of history, lighting the way for East Peoria’s Festival of Lights. Starting back in 1984, the festival has been a staple in th…