Illinois city that once guided a nation now shows its cracks

Peoria has historically been a bellwether for the Midwest and, at times, the nation. It is a place where marketers tested products, politicians honed their slogans, and rock stars kicked off tours. But it has been many years since companies like Pampers and Folgers coffee debuted products in Peoria before rolling them out nationally. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/business/protests-peoria.html