Kurt Pegler

Sports Director, WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. Views and posts are my own. With some inspiration.

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This was a nice delivery today. Thank you Illinois News Broadcasters Association for the 2023 Crystal Mic award. Honored and humbled.

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Dunlap senior Nolan Eccles ready to compete at U.S. Junior Amateur golf championship

Story: https://t.co/Dp2M4IZUyI

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Prep sports recap for July 13, 2026

Video: https://t.co/A6GL2XASrw

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Normal Community's Gavin Swartz pursuing his baseball dreams after being picked in 11th round

Story: https://t.co/S0ycByA1qK

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Limestone grad Travis Lutz excited for opportunity with Guardians and motivated by another former Limestone and ICC star who was drafted by Cleveland

Story: https://t.co/sAMJ1EZIrK

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@GavinSwartz24 Congratulations to you and your family! We are so happy for and proud of you!

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Normal Community grad Gavin Swartz selected in the 11th round of the MLB draft by Colorado. The star pitcher is committed to play at Indiana University.

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How about this?! The White Sox select Landon Thome, the son of Peoria legend Jim Thome.

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The next generation of Thome.

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Sideline Stories podcast: this week features ICC legendary coach Lorene Ramsey and PJS reporter Adam Duvall

Watch: https://t.co/NOg4odTjwv

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Pekin's D.A. Points thrilled to be heading into Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame

Story: https://t.co/jPd3U74PfW

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Dunlap senior Nolan Eccles takes second at AJGA Junior Open in central Illinois

Video: https://t.co/QnpXuiEYEg

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WMBD local sports recap for July 8, 2026:

Video: https://t.co/i5hSfCwhpr

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Central Catholic grad Isaiah Whitaker ready to represent the U.S. in a world championship meet

Story: https://t.co/wCkxz6YG2o

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Prep sports recap for July 7, 2026

Video: https://t.co/OOKWltYkAr

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With 11 players returning from last season, former Peoria High star Aaliyah Guyton and the Illini are looking to make some noise at the top of the Big Ten this season
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PND grad and former state champ Kaitlin Cassidy return to return to the floor after a two-year absence

Story: https://t.co/rfWD6whaQ5

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Monday was a good day for central Illinois golf. Morton's Tommy Kuhl qualified for the PGA Tour event in Louisville as three-time Tour winner D.A. Points returned home to host his AJGA junior open in Pekin.

Story: https://t.co/hPlFJbS0R8

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WMBD prep sports recap for July 6, 2026

Video: https://t.co/II2bpX43jn

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Peoria City soccer players enjoying World Cup fever

Story: https://t.co/ydEQWahOEI

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Approaching 90, legendary coach Lorene Ramsey happy with coaching career, opportunities in sports

Story: https://t.co/He69NA3Pss

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This week's CI Sideline Stories podcast: interviews with Shaun Livingston and Peoria Chiefs GM Jason Mott

Watch: https://t.co/KF5zbPGCfC