Rebecca Brumfield

Peoria

News Anchor at WMBD-TV (Peoria, IL)

News Anchor at WYZZ-TV (Peoria, IL)

Articles

Chef Mark celebrates Easter salad with crispy goat cheese

6 days 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Community art and safe spaces in Peoria by Everley Davis

1 month ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Bringing communities together through artistic expression and safe creative spaces in Peoria. By day, Everley Davis is the assistant curator and the community director for the Peoria Riverfront Museum. She’s immersed in art in many forms. “We are gaining momentum in a positive direction to see all types of art celebrated,” said Everley Davis. “Music and dance. Poetry. Visual Arts. Film.
CI Hero: Stark Co. senior up for IHSA award for service

1 month ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

STARK COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A Stark County high schooler didn’t refrain from stepping up to lead her school’s music classes when the district lost its teacher. Lauren Best is this week’s CI Hero. “Sometimes your mentor is someone who’s been in your field for a million years and sometimes your mentor ends up being a 16-year-old and that’s just how it turns out sometimes,” said Music Director Sophia Elswick.
Chef Mark creates St. Patrick’s Day quesadillas

1 month ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Rebecca Brumfield

Corn Beef Rueban Quesadillas Great for your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers!! – Serves 4 By Certified Executive Chef Mark Shoopman, CEC, CFBE Ingredients 1 pound Corn beef brisket, cooked, sliced thin and warmed 12 ounces Whipped cream cheese 4 10-inch Flour tortillas ½ Cup Jack cheese, shredded ½ Cup Swiss cheese, shredded 1 cup Sauerkraut, rinsed and patted dry 1 cup 1000 Island or Russian dressing, for dipping As needed Vegetable oil As desired Fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream or Siracha...
Chef Mark creates St. Patrick’s Day quesadillas

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Brumfield

Corn Beef Rueban Quesadillas Great for your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers!! – Serves 4 By Certified Executive Chef Mark Shoopman, CEC, CFBE Ingredients 1 pound Corn beef brisket, cooked, sliced thin and warmed 12 ounces Whipped cream cheese 4 10-inch Flour tortillas ½ Cup Jack cheese, shredded ½ Cup Swiss cheese, shredded 1 cup Sauerkraut, rinsed and patted dry 1 cup 1000 Island or Russian dressing, for dipping As needed Vegetable oil As desired Fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream or Siracha...