The Peoria NAACP has held elections for officers and the Executive Committee for 2017 – 2019. The new President will be Pastor Marvin Hightower who has been First Vice President for over four years. Attorney Donald R. Jackson who has been NAACP President for 24 years chose not to seek re-election, but will remain on … Continue reading Peoria Branch NAACP Elects Pastor Marvin Hightower as New President

"I think Peoria has so much untapped potential. Peoria isn't operating at the level it should be because the current leadership isn't making sure that every citizen in every district is benefiting from the decisions being made at city hall,” says Couri Thomas. For some, Couri Thomas wasn't the obvious choice to run for Mayor … Continue reading COURI THOMAS PLACES HIS BID FOR MAYOR

Curtis (Trestan) Easley IV is a native Peorian, a graduate of Richwood’s High School and Robert Morris University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana and works as a Graphic Designer Representative. In Trestan’s spare time, he loves to write and has recently published and illustrated two books. The first book, “Is it Christmas Yet Big … Continue reading Native Peorian Publishes Two New Books

“A Scentful Experience” is the slogan and actual experience you'll receive from Peoria's newest bath and body boutique, Amirah's Aromas. On Saturday, November 5th, co-owners Tralandice Hogan and SteVon Hamilton opened their doors as the new kids on the block. These young entrepreneurs decided to go from a home-based operation to a brick-and-mortar shop offering … Continue reading Peoria’s Newest Bath and Body Boutique Now Open