Cassidy Waigand is a Food & Dining Reporter at the Journal Star. With a focus on the food industry, Cassidy explores themes such as restaurant innovation, food safety, and consumer health, while also delving into topics like chain restaurants and food waste. Her work has been featured in notable publications including MSN, Yahoo News, and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Peoria, United States (Local)
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Cassidy's focus is local to Peoria, Illinois, with a strong emphasis on the food and beverage industry, including restaurant openings, closures, and food inspections. She also covers house & home topics related to local businesses.
Given her coverage of private sector announcements and promotional deals regarding restaurants and new business openings in the Peoria area, she may be receptive to pitches from PR professionals representing local establishments seeking coverage for their events or promotions.
As Cassidy focuses heavily on reporting about local businesses in Peoria such as restaurants and shops opening/closing or undergoing inspection reports, individuals with insider knowledge of these developments would likely catch her interest for potential features.
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Peoria Journal Star The 2018 Farm Bill's definition of hemp led to a hemp-derived THC beverage industry.
Peoria Journal Star A quick coffee or bite for breakfast is one way to start your day in our fast-paced world.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star The Peoria area has already welcomed more than two dozen food and drink establishments this year.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Hemp-derived THC drinks boomed through a loophole, but pending federal changes could cease production despite consumer demand.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star Sept. 8, 2026, 4:07 a.m. CT The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area.
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star WASHINGTON – After more than 10 years in business, a local Mexican eatery announced plans to open an additional location across the river.
By: Cassidy Waigand
A popular Peoria Mexican restaurant described its expansion as possibly “the worst kept secret in history.”
By: Cassidy Waigand
Get an in-depth look at hemp THC drinks and dish out the latest on coming restaurants.
Peoria Journal Star PEORIA – A note posted at Pop-Up Chicken Shop's Warehouse District storefront said the location is “closed.”
By: Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star Aaron and Samavady Watkins went before Peoria's Liquor Commission on Sept. 8 to request site approval for Cultured Grounds at Twin Towers Mall.
