Peoria, IL, USA 1470 & 100.3 WMBD TJ Carson Jun 29, 2023 | 3:17 PM ELMWOOD, Ill. – A rural community in Peoria County is one step closer to having a community wellness and health center. A $15 million capital campaign is underway to fund the Elmwood Rural Health and Wellness Center.  The campaign has so far raised a third of the amount, boosted by Congressman Darin LaHood announcing Thursday of a $3.75 million federal… Read Full Post

by: Benjamin Fries Posted: Jun 29, 2023 / 05:42 PM CDT Updated: Jun 29, 2023 / 05:42 PM CDT ELMWOOD, Ill. (WMBD) — A community health and wellness center may be on its way to Central Illinois, and its target demographic is those living in rural areas of the region. The center would be connected to the existing Graham Medical Clinic in Elmwood. Federal funds secured in part by Rep. Darin LaHood are in the range of $4… Read Full Post

Published: Jun. 29, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT ELMWOOD (25News Now) – Rural fitness dreams are coming true. On Thursday, the Elmwood Community Foundation, Graham Medical Group, and the Greater Peoria YMCA announced their plans for 33-thousand square foot wellness facility. This new facility offers local access to a swimming pool, workout equipment, sports courts, after-school programs, social activities for seniors, and the list goes on. It will replace the… Read Full Post

Published: Jul. 6, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT SOURCE: https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2023/07/07/peoria-ymca-unveils-new-playground/

The ‘Luck of the Irish’ was in full force as the greater Peoria YMCA kicked off its first ever Pickleball tournament on Sunday afternoon. A doubles event, all proceeds from the tournament went to benefits the YMCA’s annual scholarship campaign. The campaign also provides discounts for individuals and families so they have access to the organization’s programs and facility. Ruthie Bertram, director of marketing and development, said the event attracted people from all over Central Illinois. She said they just… Read Full Post