# ![@KurtPegler Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1061395596.png) @KurtPegler Kurt Pegler

Kurt Pegler posts on X about in the, football, the first, peoria chiefs the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 15.83%, [football](/topic/football) 10%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 5.83%, [peoria chiefs](/topic/peoria-chiefs) 5%, [nba](/topic/nba) 3.33%, [night](/topic/night) 3.33%, [service](/topic/service) 2.5%, [cross](/topic/cross) 2.5%, [notre dame](/topic/notre-dame) 2.5%, [play](/topic/play) 1.67%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-4-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-4-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019276925290922108)  2026-02-05T05:08Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-6-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-6-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2020005493494722678)  2026-02-07T05:23Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Normal West standout @MaliqGivensmith (who caught passes threw passes intercepted passes and scored [--] TD in high school) signs to play at Western Illinois"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019191272075039223)  2026-02-04T23:28Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Century's old sport of Muay Thai introduced to newcomers in central Illinois while raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/old-sport-introduced-to-newcomers-while-raising-money-for-st-judes/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/old-sport-introduced-to-newcomers-while-raising-money-for-st-judes/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021003546028810701)  2026-02-09T23:29Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Normal West quietly puts together 20-win season but hopes to make noise this postseason. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-west-girls-quietly-puts-together-20-win-basketball-season/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-west-girls-quietly-puts-together-20-win-basketball-season/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021352872835985414)  2026-02-10T22:37Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Incredibly sad news. Sandberg was also the Peoria Chiefs manager in [----] and [----]. He regularly signed autographs for fans who lined up for an hour before the first pitch of games. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early 90s making [--] consecutive All-Star teams and winning [--] straight Gold Glove awards. On June [--] [----] a national TV https://t.co/KuCazvlnj2 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1950008920996552730)  2025-07-29T01:42Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Former Peoria Chiefs star Michael McGreevy has his eyes on a spot in the Cardinals starting rotation this year Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/former-peoria-chief-michael-mcgreevy-ready-to-earn-spot-in-cardinals-rotation/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/former-peoria-chief-michael-mcgreevy-ready-to-earn-spot-in-cardinals-rotation/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2013754389333258395)  2026-01-20T23:23Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Big day for @RamsFootball309 Manual seniors @MaKaihill309 and @PorterTyree12 Porter sign to play college football Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/manual-seniors-sign-to-play-college-football/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/manual-seniors-sign-to-play-college-football/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019246323674017995)  2026-02-05T03:06Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-5-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-5-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019646811015901302)  2026-02-06T05:38Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"CI Sideline Stories podcast: this week we chat hoops and hockey with PJ Star veteran reporter @icetimecleve and we catch up with Normal West grad @McCade_Brown as he gets ready for spring training Watch: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-podcast-episode-22-pj-star-reporter-dave-eminian-pitcher-mccade-brown/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-podcast-episode-22-pj-star-reporter-dave-eminian-pitcher-mccade-brown/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019911492074709317)  2026-02-06T23:10Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-9-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-9-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021096706276728834)  2026-02-10T05:39Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Dee-Mack says its ready for girls basketball postseason run Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/top-ranked-deer-creek-mackinaw-girls-enter-postseason-with-confidence/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/top-ranked-deer-creek-mackinaw-girls-enter-postseason-with-confidence/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021358064432201836)  2026-02-10T22:58Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-11-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-11-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021820099221496251)  2026-02-12T05:34Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Extra Effort: Senior Michaela Pilgrim a key player in Limestone's fundraising efforts for Easterseals Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-senior-michaela-pilgrim-a-key-player-in-limestones-fundraising-efforts-for-easterseals-central-illinois/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-senior-michaela-pilgrim-a-key-player-in-limestones-fundraising-efforts-for-easterseals-central-illinois/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2022077426462076938)  2026-02-12T22:36Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-12-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-12-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2022181288850133331)  2026-02-13T05:29Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"This was a nice delivery today. Thank you Illinois News Broadcasters Association for the [----] Crystal Mic award. Honored and humbled"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1701829279883923750)  2023-09-13T05:24Z 12.9K followers, 59K engagements


"Extra Effort: Senior Emma Turner recognized for her leadership integrity and service in Canton Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-emma-turner-recognized-for-her-leadership-integrity-service-in-canton/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-emma-turner-recognized-for-her-leadership-integrity-service-in-canton/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2019550110133494254)  2026-02-05T23:14Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-hoops-recap-feb-10-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-hoops-recap-feb-10-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021450443361222701)  2026-02-11T05:05Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"ICC sweeps Spon River in hoops doubleheader Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/icc-sweeps-doubleheader-from-spoon-river/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/icc-sweeps-doubleheader-from-spoon-river/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021814558336127036)  2026-02-12T05:12Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Feb. [--] [----] Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-13-2026/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-feb-13-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2022542272957645192)  2026-02-14T05:23Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Normal Community grad Mason Burns hopes to keep burning up the Cardinals organizational ladder Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-community-grad-mason-burns-hopes-to-move-up-in-the-cardinals-organization/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-community-grad-mason-burns-hopes-to-move-up-in-the-cardinals-organization/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2021724087219884186)  2026-02-11T23:12Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Five points in the final three seconds of the first quarter this afternoon. East Peoria's Quinton Kitt scores in the lane. then Notre Dame's Patrick Graham answers with a 3-pointer from about [--] feet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2022811378885496929)  2026-02-14T23:13Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Completely impressed by Dunlap senior @sydbertschy. One of the best pole vaulters in the state has a perfect GPA will study pre-med and compete at Columbia University. Yes THAT Columbia University in the Ivy League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/966079494145691648)  2018-02-20T22:37Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Shaun Livingston is a winner. Two state titles in high school three championships in the NBA. A ring for four fingers and his thumb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1005293634919522306)  2018-06-09T03:40Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Her college soccer teammates made bracelets for Washington's @hannah_heinz. They say "Hope For Hannah." A re-diagnosis is giving the cancer patient some hope that she'll return to her EIU soccer team to play. Her story tonight @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1009204434210050048)  2018-06-19T22:41Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"STORY: With a new diagnosis this week Washington's @hannah_heniz convinced there's 'Hope For Hannah' http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-s-heinz-facing-different-cancer-diagnosis/1249896606 http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-s-heinz-facing-different-cancer-diagnosis/1249896606"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1009245315470430208)  2018-06-20T01:23Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"So @peoriachiefs pitcher Jesus Cruz (@cruz_sustaita) is in line to win tonight's game. And as he left the game his quick hands allowed him to make an interesting friend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1014679282839379971)  2018-07-05T01:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"She was told she wouldn't be able to write her name or ride a bike. But she can. Softball is helping nine-year-old Elizabeth Kaiser battle cerebral palsy. Meet her tonight @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1016809485707481088)  2018-07-10T22:20Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston at his basketball camp in Peoria: Shaun: "I have some advice for you." Youngster: "Ok." Shaun: "Don't wear that jersey tomorrow." 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1017171656727461889)  2018-07-11T22:19Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"When you're going into the Hall of Fame as a player. but your daughter is beautifully singing the national anthem for the induction ceremony. Pass the tissues. (courtesy: MLB Network)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1023633528645451776)  2018-07-29T18:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"First line from induction speech: ". for a kid that grew up in Peoria Illinois hitting rocks with an aluminum bat until my neighbors couldn't take it anymore." Classic Jim Thome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1023663949630398464)  2018-07-29T20:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Special moment at the first day of the [----] @BooCurley camp at Dunlap. Former camp coach @hannah_heinz of Washington is presented with framed pictures from her camp days. The current camp coaches signed the piece. Hannah is fighting B cell lymphoma (and looking great)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1024086249026605061)  2018-07-31T00:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Hey @colton congrats on your new TV gig Best of luck to you. But don't let the television producers say you're from Colorado. Those of us in the [---] know better. So does your college football coach.😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1037109494843691008)  2018-09-04T22:45Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"So shocked. So blessed. So grateful. So honored to be mentioned with great pros like Chris Marty and Don. Thank you IHSA. Congratulations to the @IHSA_IL's 6th class of #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award Winners: 📰🎙 Don Chipman Cass County Star Gazette 📺 Chris Duerr KHQA-TV Quincy 🗞 Marty Maciaszek Daily Herald 📺 Kurt Pegler WMBD-TV Peoria More info➡ https://t.co/i0r4Gfx2OG https://t.co/s1r2c6KCyr Congratulations to the @IHSA_IL's 6th class of #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award Winners: 📰🎙 Don Chipman Cass County Star Gazette 📺 Chris Duerr KHQA-TV Quincy 🗞 Marty Maciaszek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1039937831156768770)  2018-09-12T18:04Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Warms my heart. Washington hosts a "Block Out Cancer" volleyball game with Pekin tonight. The guests of honor: coach Kevin Brown and former Panther star Hannah Heinz. Both fighting the disease. And in great spirits tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1040434488042500096)  2018-09-14T02:58Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Wait. Tiger Woods won on Tour and the Bears are in first place What is this 2006"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1044018566436130816)  2018-09-24T00:19Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Please pray for Richwoods sophomore football player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1047158494435168256)  2018-10-02T16:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Ok this is ridiculous. Central Catholic's Jonathan Naour with arguably the best catch of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1048421821471760385)  2018-10-06T03:56Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"All smiles for Eurekas Emma Argo. She defends her class 1A state cross country championship at Detweiller Park. Then announces she has committed to run at Illinois State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1058727384864772097)  2018-11-03T14:27Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The play Washington football fans will be talking about forever. The play that sends the Panthers to the state quarterfinals. Washington trails 21-17 with [---] seconds to play as Caleb Fisher and Sam Walter connect for a touchdown in one of the most incredible high school football finishes in IHSA history [--] different angles of the TD plus a soundbyte from @Wal1James @wchs_308sports @WCHSFootball201 https://t.co/bukfdMiFaY Washington trails 21-17 with [---] seconds to play as Caleb Fisher and Sam Walter connect for a touchdown in one of the most incredible high school football finishes in IHSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1058838705962659842)  2018-11-03T21:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Prayers once again for the students faculty staff and administrators at Normal West High School"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1070539826255007745)  2018-12-06T04:45Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Classy move. Normal West plays without a public address announcer the night after longtime announcer Charlie Crabtree dies in a bus accident. Miss him already. RIP Charlie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1070886461044604928)  2018-12-07T03:43Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"I am humbled by this honor. I promise not to delay the game😅 🎥 WMBD Sports Director Kurt Pegler will be presented with his #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award at halftime of Friday's (March 8) Boys #Basketball Sectional Final at Renaissance Coliseum. 🏀🕢 Presentation at approx. 7:45PM 📰 More on Kurt➡https://t.co/eDlxz7Gq1m https://t.co/Go6b4K4BDn 🎥 WMBD Sports Director Kurt Pegler will be presented with his #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award at halftime of Friday's (March 8) Boys #Basketball Sectional Final at Renaissance Coliseum. 🏀🕢 Presentation at approx. 7:45PM 📰 More on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1102686280729669632)  2019-03-04T21:44Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Started covering prep sports as a high school junior (thank you 'Hawkeye View' newspaper @HoffmanHS). Last night I was presented the IHSA Distinguished Media Service award (thank you IHSA). Still hard to believe. Heard from so many of you this week. Thank you ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104467292941897729)  2019-03-09T19:41Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Bradley erases an 18-point deficit to beat Northern Iowa 57-54 in the MVC Championship game. BU is the league champ for the first time since [----] and heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since [----]. The NCAA Tournament will field will be announced March [--] on CBS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104838300257402880)  2019-03-10T20:15Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Happy for Metamora's Nate Kennell. Not upset when his name isn't in the starting lineup. Became the top reserve in the MVC recognized as the league's "Sixth Man Of The Year." Now he's helped Bradley to its first Valley title in [--] seasons. And going to the NCAA Tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104888983165829121)  2019-03-10T23:37Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Quite a scene tonight at Renaissance Coliseum as fans welcome home the MVC Tournament champion Bradley Braves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104935863564288000)  2019-03-11T02:43Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"When his son was in the minor leagues Chuck Thome used to bring week-old newspaper clippings to the TV station to show us how he was doing. When Jim Thome was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame nobody was prouder than his dad. Chuck [--] died today. Miss him already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1107086313264766976)  2019-03-17T01:08Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Rain can't stop Jim Thome from making a quick trip home to pass out free baseball gloves and play catch with kids from the Peoria Boys and Girls Club at Dozer Park. It's part of "Grassroots Baseball" a program designed to help grow the game with young kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1124079490844561410)  2019-05-02T22:33Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Still hard to believe the news about coach Sean Gillen. Fit strong popular energetic. Far too young. Keep his family in your prayers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1127406618235289600)  2019-05-12T02:54Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Prayers for the family of Kevin Brown. We lost a heckuva man and basketball coach today. Kevin Brown- You walked this world with a sword in your hand and your many victories on and off the floor will forever live in the hearts of those who followed you to battle. Thank you for your strong and passionate presence in our lives. We will miss you always https://t.co/zJavFFS5Xu Kevin Brown- You walked this world with a sword in your hand and your many victories on and off the floor will forever live in the hearts of those who followed you to battle. Thank you for your strong and passionate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1138812567432978433)  2019-06-12T14:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It's been quite a summer for Washington's Hannah Heinz (@hannah_heinz) ✔Working out again ✔Hair returns (with curls) ✔Beating cancer ✔Determined to return to her college soccer team https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/washington-soccer-play-on-the-way-back-from-cancer/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/washington-soccer-play-on-the-way-back-from-cancer/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1153458367618277376)  2019-07-23T00:14Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It was back to usual at Peoria High today. But a day after Peyton Manning made a surprise appearance at the Lions football practice @PeoriaFootball and @kaevionm2001 are still talking about it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1161775148661452803)  2019-08-14T23:02Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"To honor Metamora cross country coach Gene Jones who is entering his 50th year in coaching about [---] of his alumni runners surprised him at practice today and ran a race. He loved it. Then he turned into their coach again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1167863837141291008)  2019-08-31T18:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"If that is Ben Zobrists final game in the big leagues he ends it like he started his career in Eureka. Pitching like he was in his neighborhood"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1178457684338720769)  2019-09-29T23:53Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"'Game [--] Sports' was the dream of Jim and Michael Collins. Michael was killed in a car accident five years ago but 'Game 7' is now a thriving sports league that just moved into a new Towanda home. Volunteers surprised Jim by retiring his son's jersey to hang in the new facility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1183893129478529024)  2019-10-14T23:51Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The football field at Eureka High School will be ready for todays playoff game thanks to a little chopper help (video: Jason Greene)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1190654640112775170)  2019-11-02T15:39Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Cool to see Notre Dame's @noahreynolds21 playing at Richwoods tonight and wearing pink shoes to honor his late aunt Sally DesJardins. Her children attended Richwoods and were in attendance. #DJstrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1204996797523013632)  2019-12-12T05:29Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Still hard to digest. Mitch was so fun-loving and a multi-sport athlete at Princeville. Plus he loved to fly. At age [--] he was one of the youngest pilots in the world flying a jet. Just heartbreaking. "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike Son brother teammate and friend. #OnceABraveAlwaysABrave https://t.co/G8TPVU7lRC "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike Son brother teammate and friend."  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1235320307935830016)  2020-03-04T21:44Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Hard day for everyone in sports. Peoria Notre Dame is ranked No.1 in the state having a record-setting season and was practicing for tomorrow's sectional game against Peoria Manual when coach Tom Lacher got the news the IHSA was cancelling the rest of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1238293301930885120)  2020-03-13T02:38Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Minutes away from midnight ending the longest March of our lives or so it seems. The fight continues. Thank you doctors nurses medical personnel first responders teachers administrators educators care givers and other heroes jumping into this fight head first. 🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1245209358348226560)  2020-04-01T04:40Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It may feel different this year. But on Easter we still celebrate the greatest victory of all time ✝🙌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1249363900107292675)  2020-04-12T15:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"That story about Jordan knocking on hotel room doors in Peoria is priceless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1252052059152662529)  2020-04-20T01:50Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Sad day for the Peoria baseball community with the passing of Richwoods coach Doug Goessman who also helped many players earn scholarships through his summer team the Peoria Steel. Always smiling. Miss him already. (photos courtesy Steve Terrell)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1308121883032813569)  2020-09-21T19:12Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"A reminder. [--] NFL teams passed on drafting James Robinson out of Illinois State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1309298064130281472)  2020-09-25T01:05Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Good news for high school basketball teams in central Illinois. With Region [--] (Peoria-Bloomington) improving to Tier [--] Mitigations teams can hold intrasquad scrimmages. And then go to a restaurant and eat indoors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1350995852676968452)  2021-01-18T02:38Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Illinois Dept. of Public Health update: all sports will be allowed to compete in your region if it is in Phase [--]. That includes basketball football and wrestling (high-risk sports)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1352684573902168067)  2021-01-22T18:28Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Bradley will pay tribute to the late Mitch Janssen using commemorative baseballs for this weekend's home series against Southern Illinois. The former Princeville and BU standout was a pilot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1382756761279492097)  2021-04-15T18:04Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Peorian John Hinkle wanted his late father to experience a [---] game. So he placed his ashes in a new bowling ball and the first time he used it in league competition last week. a [---]. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peoria-bowler-includes-father-in-300-game-by-placing-his-ashes-in-his-ball/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peoria-bowler-includes-father-in-300-game-by-placing-his-ashes-in-his-ball/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1384681630107795458)  2021-04-21T01:33Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Long-time Ridgeview High School basketball coach Rodney Kellar is retiring. He coached [--] years winning over [---] games at a school with [---] students. His Ridgeview team finished third at state in [----] just days after his father's death. Another great coach who's a better man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1384966001306050563)  2021-04-21T20:23Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"If Gov. Pritzker is going to mandate masks for IHSA indoor sports this fall can we move volleyball outside Asking for a friend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1423014350420381700)  2021-08-04T20:13Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Da'Monte Williams getting in one last Peoria workout before heading back to school at Illinois. The jump shot looked in mid-season form"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1425907020029468677)  2021-08-12T19:48Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Da'Monte Williams ready to write final chapter at Illinois Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/damonte-williams-ready-for-final-illini-chapter/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/damonte-williams-ready-for-final-illini-chapter/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1427477901490937857)  2021-08-17T03:50Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Congratulations to my former broadcast partner Boomer Grigsby. The Canton native and former Illinois State All-American has been voted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Hes the first ISU football player to earn that honor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1480642475836559364)  2022-01-10T20:47Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Peoria's DJ Richardson is going back to school. This time to coach. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peorias-dj-richardson-going-back-to-school-to-coach/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peorias-dj-richardson-going-back-to-school-to-coach/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1488977823494725643)  2022-02-02T20:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Congratulations to two central Illinois sports icons representing Illinois Central College. Jim Thome and Lorene Ramsey inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1535409714661666816)  2022-06-10T23:52Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Former NBA player Shaun Livingston is back in his hometown this week for his "Pride of Peoria" basketball camp. He has about [---] boys and girls coming to the camp which he has made free for the youngsters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1549559496661520385)  2022-07-20T00:59Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Great to see @AdamDuvall back at it. The superb Journal Star sportswriter had open heart surgery in April and was recovering for a couple months. His self-proclaimed first event in a while was todays start of Curley Boo Johnsons basketball camp. Popcorn for everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1554276859839397889)  2022-08-02T01:24Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Favorite night at preseason football practice Mom's night at Washington. Players' moms learn about equipment rules plays. and did we mention they get to tackle their sons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1557916824259465216)  2022-08-12T02:28Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Tears of joy for Denali Craig-Edwards as she signs her basketball letter with Western Michigan University. She plays for her father at Peoria High and has older siblings that have gone on to play college hoops. Now it's her turn. This was beautiful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1590793758999597057)  2022-11-10T19:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"A teary-eyed @DeclanDuley of El Paso-Gridley signs to play football at Illinois. The young man from the small town is headed to the Big Ten"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1605604520192446464)  2022-12-21T16:42Z 12.9K followers, 16.9K engagements


"Reason [---] why we love high school sports. Notre Dame's Korry Sevier is a fan favorite. He's the name the student section chants at the end of the games with the hopes he gets in and scores. The senior got some playing time tonight and rewarded the fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1621738893962797056)  2023-02-04T05:14Z 12.9K followers, 28.9K engagements


"If you didn't get to the state tournament this year you missed out on some great basketball. And you missed out on the Wheaton St. Francis pep band the unsung heroes of Saturday's games. These students rocked it. This is a HIGH SCHOOL pep band. When is it going on tour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1634982593203703808)  2023-03-12T18:20Z 12.9K followers, 36.7K engagements


"Fly high Tessa Sutton. We miss you already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1639367670595219457)  2023-03-24T20:44Z 12.9K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Eurekas Ben Zobrist who won World Series titles with the Royals and Cubs is back home for induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1639789687253377026)  2023-03-26T00:41Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Emotional postgame interview for Valparaiso head coach Roger Powell. He gets wins his first win in the MVC as a head coach. He does it at Illinois State where his father was a star in the 1970's. Roger Powell Sr. was unable to make today's game in Normal to watch his son coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1746698897739719122)  2024-01-15T01:00Z 12.9K followers, 330K engagements


"It's a citation that I like. Honored to receive a presidential citation alongside Jim Mattson for a "positive impact on education" from the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Some of my former teachers may be chuckling but I hope they'd be proud. Great luncheon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1748081508185743785)  2024-01-18T20:34Z 12.9K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Crazy finish in the 4A sectional final between Normal Communty and Quincy. Ironmen down 43-42 with :04 remaining. Quincy has the ball needing to getting the ball in. get fouled. and perhaps ice the game at the line. Jaheem Webber had other plans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1763766172309131740)  2024-03-02T03:19Z 12.9K followers, 957.9K engagements


"This is an unexpected and amazing honor. Thank you to the folks behind an incredible basketball tournament The Kevin Brown Memorial ToC presented by @OSFHealthCare Cancer Institute would like to announce the newly elected Den of Honor recipients of [----] 7th DoH Inductee- @KurtPegler @WMBDNews @k_bstrong @4TEAMWORKS @WashingtonILGov @uftringautomall @WMBD31Morning @PantherHistory https://t.co/3TR21Q1I4j The Kevin Brown Memorial ToC presented by @OSFHealthCare Cancer Institute would like to announce the newly elected Den of Honor recipients of [----] 7th DoH Inductee- @KurtPegler @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1786406073215123621)  2024-05-03T14:42Z 12.9K followers, 15.1K engagements


"An amazing performance by Illini Bluffs senior @JoshVaughn2424. He faced [--] hitters and had [--] strikeouts in a 1-0 perfect game over Peoria Christian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1786559573496672627)  2024-05-04T00:52Z 12.9K followers, 23.3K engagements


"Illinois football coach Bret Bielema in Dunlap to watch tight end recruit Mack Sutter in a terrific game. Pekin builds a 15-point lead behind a brilliant 34-point effort from @PeytonHess20 but @M4ckSutter answers with [--] points and [--] rebounds in a 62-55 Dunlap win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1883307243598385453)  2025-01-26T00:13Z 12.9K followers, 69.2K engagements


"Due to a schedule conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park the IHSA announces its [----] 1A & 2A baseball state finals will be moved to the University of Illinois in Champaign June 6-7. "The Chiefs didnt catch the (schedule) conflict until it was too late the IHSA said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1917626112059855147)  2025-04-30T17:04Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ryne Sandberg really loved his two seasons as manager of the Class A Peoria Chiefs. This was a fun story from [----] when Ryno was reunited with former Cubs teammate Bob Dernier who was also in the minors in a coaching role. Hard to imagine Ryno being gone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1950283881707340214)  2025-07-29T19:54Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Normal Community grad Mason Burns successfully closing season as Peoria Chiefs closer Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-communitys-mason-burns-happy-with-first-full-season-of-professional-baseball/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-communitys-mason-burns-happy-with-first-full-season-of-professional-baseball/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1963007486761599043)  2025-09-02T22:33Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Our new WMBD Sideline Stories podcast is now streaming on the WMBD+ app. This week former Peoria Chiefs president Rocky Vonachen told some great stories about Ryne Sandberg. Including how a Bradley president was bumped from housing to make room for Ryno"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1965965775157735690)  2025-09-11T02:29Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Sideline Stories podcast: Dave Snell prepares for his 47th season calling Bradley basketball on the radio. And Washington's Colton Underwood talks about entering ISU Athletics Hall of Fame. Watch: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ci-sideline-stories-dave-snell-approaches-47th-season-as-bradley-radio-announcer/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ci-sideline-stories-dave-snell-approaches-47th-season-as-bradley-radio-announcer/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1981136873549680838)  2025-10-22T23:13Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"CI Sideline Stories podcast: interviews with El Paso-Gridley football coach Tanner Benedict Washington basketball's Eric Schermerhorn and the Tremont volleyball team after the state tournament Watch: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-podcast-epg-football-washington-toc-tremont-volleyball-interviews/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-podcast-epg-football-washington-toc-tremont-volleyball-interviews/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1991369950314000834)  2025-11-20T04:56Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How about @ShaunLivingston surprising some Peoria youngsters with Christmas presents A great assist off the court"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/678391638926880768)  2015-12-20T01:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The NBA's @ShaunLivingston has provided scholarships for [---] kids at his basketball camp in Peoria this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/752934693075464192)  2016-07-12T18:36Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Final: 62-48 Lions. Peoria High the home of @ShaunLivingston and [--] state basketball titles has its first #IHSA football championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/802591677441511424)  2016-11-26T19:15Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"4 years ago as a Limestone student @DarkoNathan had brain surgery. Today the #ISU cheerleader says he's tumor free"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/810659125944320001)  2016-12-19T01:32Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"And you thought Ohio State had the worst performance of the night #MariahCarey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/815419596639531012)  2017-01-01T04:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Heartbroken over the news of the passing of former PJS sportswriter Lonnie Schwindenhammer. Keen eye wonderful writer terrific man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/822222483159969792)  2017-01-19T23:21Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Ironically the IHSA sends out a reminder today the IBCA is honoring coach of year winners this month. Among them: Washington's Kevin Brown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/861986337322405888)  2017-05-09T16:48Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Shaun Livingston is now a two-time NBA champion. And there were some people predicting he'd never play again after his [----] knee injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/874473276134879232)  2017-06-13T03:47Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Wisconsin's Monte Harrison at the MWL All-Star game. Hit a home run change clothes rounding the bases selfie at home plate. ✔✔✔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/877348967909998592)  2017-06-21T02:14Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Congratulations to Washington's Alec Peters taken by the Phoenix Suns with the No. [--] overall pick in the NBA draft. Hard work pays off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/878102447385923584)  2017-06-23T04:08Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Dunlap gets an A+ for creativity on the sign through which the football team entered the field"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/924119340114497544)  2017-10-28T03:43Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"We believe Dunlap is the first school in IHSA history to win girls track and cross country championships in the same calendar year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/926850722754416640)  2017-11-04T16:36Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"All smiles in Morton. State golf champ @tkuhlgolf signs with Illini"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/930185645506596869)  2017-11-13T21:28Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The moment Chuck Thome hears his son's name announced as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/956330939247988736)  2018-01-25T01:00Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Its official. Peoria High QB Coran Taylor signs with Illinois"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/961263432828968962)  2018-02-07T15:40Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"This is so cool. On his team's "senior night" Richwoods coach Todd Hursey honors the OPPOSING team's seniors before his players' ceremony. Tonight it was @kenna_reedy53 @johnson_rileigh and @kaitlynosmulski of Notre Dame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/961828372929118208)  2018-02-09T05:05Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Clearly @_tiannajohnson is a very popular person after Richwoods beat Morton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/966890916542730240)  2018-02-23T04:22Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"All you need to know about Normal West's Olivia Sonetz took place in the [----] state softball title game. Fiesty competitive great teammate. Miss Livi already. http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-west-mourns-loss-of-softball-star/1021957927 http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/normal-west-mourns-loss-of-softball-star/1021957927"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/971918353743958016)  2018-03-09T01:19Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Love it when Kendrick Foster (@KFos_22) proves people wrong. The Richwoods grad has been doing it all his life. Today he has NFL scouts double checking their stop watches at his pro day with a sub-4.40 sprint in the 40"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/973385583270813696)  2018-03-13T02:29Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"How perfect. @kaciequickk is the player following Livi Sonetz at 2B for Normal West. And she made today's season opener incredibly memorable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/974484109656576000)  2018-03-16T03:14Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Excuse me aren't you from Peoria Yes the Loyola mascot is Notre Dame grad Christopher Mills. In his first season as mascot his team has won the MVC and is going to the Final Four. Maybe he deserves some credit. 😄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/978828649494384640)  2018-03-28T02:58Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"If ICC's @mccoy_madi isn't the national player of the week in junior college softball something is wrong. This is her SEVENTH HOME RUN OF THE WEEK. She's knocked in [--] runs in five days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/984987469211987968)  2018-04-14T02:51Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Nice surprise for cancer patients the Children's Hospital of Illinois today. Cubs star Anthony Rizzo spending some of his day off in Peoria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/999851746976550912)  2018-05-25T03:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements

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