Greg and Krista Peck of Galva, Ill., announce the birth of their son, Matthew James, who was born Nov. 11, 2012, at Henry Hammond Hospital in Geneseo, Ill. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

The maternal grandparents are Mark and Patty Compton of Oneida, Ill. The paternal grandparents are Marv Peck of Cambridge, Ill., and Chris Wexell of Galva. The maternal great-grandparent is Sally Compton of Elburn. The paternal great-grandparents are Millie Peck of Galva and Joan Doss of Cambridge.