Rebecca Brumfield

Peoria

News Anchor at WMBD-TV (Peoria, IL)

News Anchor at WYZZ-TV (Peoria, IL)

Articles

Dr. Koh pioneers sleep disorder treatment, cultural representation

2 days ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Dr. David Koh works to heal asthma, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, COPD, pediatric sleep disorders, and more. He helped pioneer the first two sleep centers in the Twin Cities. “I still remember one of the physician’s telling me, ‘oh, sleep apnea is a diagnosis of the 90s.
Peoria counselor honored for outstanding student support

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Michaura Pittman works every school day at Manual High to make sure she actively listens to her students. She wants them to feel seen and heard. “It’s pretty cool to be able to help them with their academics, help them socially and emotionally, as well as preparing for college,” said Counselor Michaura Pittman.
Gail Scachette: A 25-year advocate for children’s education

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Advocating for children and their educational needs. This week’s CI Hero has done this for her whole professional and personal career. Gail Scachette works for FamilyCore in Peoria. She’s been a part of this team for 25 years and counting. “If I could help just one child – it’s wonderful,” said FamilyCore’s Educational Liaison, Gail Scachette.
CI Hero: McLean County woman helps children navigate court system

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — In light of child abuse prevention month, a McLean County woman makes it her mission to aid kids moving through the county’s court system with support. “We are really able to be a stable, consistent person in their journey,” said Kelly Schwamberger, CASA volunteer in McLean County. For the last four years, Schwamberger advocates and supports children as she volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for McLean County.
Chef Mark celebrates Easter salad with crispy goat cheese

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

Easter Salad with Crispy Goat Cheese & Red Wine VinaigretteBy Certified Executive Chef Mark Shoopman, CEC, CFBEThis recipe will yield 4-5 nice salads.
Dr. Jonathan Roberts: Leading expert in rare bleeding disorders

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — His passion lights a path forward for those with rare bleeding disorders. “I’m involved in helping to craft policies that help to shape national guidelines and recommendations for management with people with other bleeding disorders,” said Dr. Jonathan C. Roberts, MD. Dr. Jonathan Roberts is the associate medical director and research director for the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) in Peoria.
5K in East Peoria raises money to help victims of abuse

1 month ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, area residents showed up in droves to say “I run with survivors.”The Center for Prevention of Abuse held its 8th annual . People from all over central Illinois showed to run — or walk — to help those who have been affected. Proceeds go to the center to help those who have been victims of all types of abuse, said Carol Merna, the center’s CEO.
CI Hero: Bartonville partnership fosters literacy access

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — Alpha Park Library district sits in the heart of Bartonville, but its reach goes beyond the village to 28,000 central Illinoisans. Even with a wide array of programming, the outreach department head and specialist work in tandem to do something incredible. “We went from having books in the gymnasium on tables to having our own room now,” said Outreach Department Head for Alpha Park Library, Heidi Rhea.
CI Hero: Peoria teacher offers unique support for students with hearing loss

1 month ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

"It's such a gift to be able to play that role as teacher in their lives." - Michelle Wolfe, Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Five students surround Michelle Wolfe in her classroom inside Charter Oak Primary School in Peoria. Their learning set up is a little different from a general education classroom, but Wolfe wouldn’t have it any other way.
CI Hero: Peoria teacher offers unique support for students with hearing loss

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Five students surround Michelle Wolfe in her classroom inside Charter Oak Primary School in Peoria. Their learning set up is a little different from a general education classroom, but Wolfe wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s such a gift to be able to play that role as teacher in their lives,” said Michelle Wolfe, Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. “I’m lucky because I get to do it for more than one year.