Friedan became one of the leaders of the women’s movement, a cause she fought for throughout her life. Friedan died in 2006 at the age of 85.

An occasional series on WCBU looking back at the stories and people who brought Greater Peoria to where it is today. Postmark Peoria is a co-production of WCBU, Steve Tarter and Mike Sabol.

Postmark Peoria

Friedan became one of the leaders of the women’s movement, a cause she fought…

Betty Friedan, who initially saw Peoria as vaudeville joke, later said hometown inspired her

William Engelbrecht says that Elmwood native Nelson Dean Jay may be the best-kept secret in central Illinois.

William Engelbrecht says that Elmwood native Nelson Dean Jay may be the…

New book profiles the ‘greatest central Illinois native you never heard of’

John Leezer has been selling insurance since 1982 when he joined his father’s independent insurance agency in Toulon, the Stark County town some 40 miles northwest of Peoria.

John Leezer has been selling insurance since 1982 when he joined his father’s…

A Toulon insurance agent says this is the hardest market in 40 years. Here's why

Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Don Johnson, the organization’s CEO since 2016, says the reason for that is convenience.

Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has seen remarkable growth in recent…

Betty Friedan, who initially saw Peoria as vaudeville joke, later said hometown inspired her

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