20th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo, September 10, 2016

“Join the Celebration” Don’t miss this year’s Expo as they celebrate 20 years, September 10, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM in Exhibit Halls B and C at the Peoria Civic Center. This year’s Expo will be jammed packed with activities, games, music, food, exhibitors, entertainment, and more. The celebration begins with entertainment and … Continue reading 20th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo, September 10, 2016

Dark Days Ahead – The Struggle Continues… By Sherry Cannon

Watching the Republican National Convention (RNC) gave me an enormous sense of anxiety. I could only watch in short spurts, but continued to turn back to it, hoping to hear someone speak from a place of honesty and optimism. The majority of the speakers appeared angry and had messages of doom and gloom. The crowd … Continue reading Dark Days Ahead – The Struggle Continues… By Sherry Cannon

Local Richwoods High School Student Running For 2017 Miss Illinois Teen USA

Miss Kerra Williams, daughter of Lord Mic (Peoria 92.3), is a senior at Richwoods High School and is running for Miss Illinois Teen USA. The Pageant is September 2 – 5, 2016 at Braden Auditorium on Illinois State University’s campus in Normal, Illinois. “I have never competed or even thought about competing in a beauty … Continue reading Local Richwoods High School Student Running For 2017 Miss Illinois Teen USA

Illinois’ “Sheltered Market” Model for the Rest of the Country

Minority businesses celebrated throughout Illinois July 13, 2016 as Governor Bruce Rauner signed an Executive Order (EO) activating the “Sheltered Market Initiative” in Illinois. This Executive Order came about through the diligent advocacy of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) and its President/CEO, Larry D. Ivory. “This is a bona fide precedent for … Continue reading Illinois’ “Sheltered Market” Model for the Rest of the Country

11th Annual Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention, August 23 – 24, 2016

"Preparing for Success in the New Millennium” The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) will assist businesses to “Prepare for Success” during the 11th Annual Convention August 23 – 24, 2016 at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria, Illinois. The ILBCC is the largest Black Trade organization in Illinois and advocates on behalf of Black … Continue reading 11th Annual Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention, August 23 – 24, 2016

Sponsors re-opened Illinois Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) program

Illinois Housing Development Authority in collaboration with Navicore Solutions and other local sponsors have re-opened the Illinois Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) program, a mortgage assistance program to support working families having trouble making mortgage payments due to loss of income. Program Highlights  Eligible homeowners can receive up to $35,000 in reinstatement assistance and/or monthly … Continue reading Sponsors re-opened Illinois Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) program

ANNUAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS NIGHT, August 28, 2016

The Downstate Sickle Cell Anemia Association will present its Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Night on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM. The program will be held at New Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 3609 Harmon Highway in Peoria. The guest choir for the evening will be the Illinois Central Mass Choir. The program is … Continue reading ANNUAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS NIGHT, August 28, 2016