Matt Dayhoff is a photojournalist at the Journal Star. With extensive experience since 1992, he covers a diverse range of topics including sports, entertainment, and public education, often focusing on major league sports, events, and the arts. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Star Courier, The State Journal-Register, and the South Bend Tribune.
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Matt Dayhoff's coverage primarily focuses on local events, particularly in the Peoria area, with a heavy emphasis on sports and entertainment news. He frequently covers new restaurant openings, local sports games, and community events. Pitches for potential coverage should align with these areas of interest.
Given his focus on event coverage and announcements related to local businesses and activities in Illinois, reaching out with press releases or story ideas about upcoming events such as grand openings of restaurants or significant community gatherings could be effective.
Additionally, since Matt has a strong emphasis on reporting sporting events like high school basketball games and professional hockey matches alongside covering entertainment news like annual conventions or venue openings; pitches that offer exclusive access or unique angles to these types of stories may catch his attention.
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The Center for Prevention of Abuse held its signature duck race fundraiser Saturday at EastSide Centre in East Peoria.
The Peoria Motorcycle Club hosted the famous Caterpillar Peoria TT races Saturday in Bartonville.
By: Matt Dayhoff
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf
Updated Aug. 29, 2026, 12:12 a.m. CT
Gov. JB Pritzker held a private campaign rally Saturday at the Carpenters Local 237 union hall in East Peoria.
Sept. 9, 2026, 1:03 a.m. CT
By: Matt Dayhoff
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf
Hundreds of disabled students and their mentors from eleven local schools spent Thursday morning at their annual Unified PE Field Day in Bartonville.
Sept. 11, 2026 Updated Sept. 12, 2026, 1:15 a.m. CT
