T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy “The State of the Family” Seminar July 22, 2017

T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy is hosting its 3rd annual seminar in conjunction with the YMCA, “Let’s Talk About Feelings” with this year’s focus “The State of the Family.” This seminar is an opportunity to have an open discussion on the current state of the family and solutions. The seminar will be held at the Peoria … Continue reading T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy “The State of the Family” Seminar July 22, 2017

Basketball Camp Helps Preserve Son’s Legacy

This year will mark the 18th annual Julius De Loatche Summer Basketball Camp. The free basketball camp for girls and boys in grades 5-8 is held each year in memory of Julius De Loatche who died in a house fire March 3, 1999. Julius was just ten years old and played on Christ Lutheran’s 5th … Continue reading Basketball Camp Helps Preserve Son’s Legacy

Back-to-School Readiness: Education is year-round—Not simply nine months By Cassiette West-Williams

When I asked my neighbor what summer program her granddaughter was enrolled in, she looked at me puzzled. Her body language said, “Girl, are you crazy?” “This is the summer. She’s having fun,” my neighbor said. “Well what happens when she returns to school this fall?” I questioned. “How old is she?” “She just comes … Continue reading Back-to-School Readiness: Education is year-round—Not simply nine months By Cassiette West-Williams

Being young and HIV-positive by Chris Wade, Program Coordinator/ADAP Enrollment Specialist, Illinois Public Health Association – HIV Care Connect

Whether you have only recently found out you have HIV or you have grown up knowing you have HIV, being a young person living with HIV brings its own challenges. I can remember my teenage years as a time of great change – your body develops and changes during puberty as you become an adult, … Continue reading Being young and HIV-positive by Chris Wade, Program Coordinator/ADAP Enrollment Specialist, Illinois Public Health Association – HIV Care Connect

Business Spotlight: Val’s T-Shirt Quilts & Crafts – Lets Preserve Memories By Jannise Bush

Val’s T-Shirt Quilts & Crafts is owned and operated by Valerie Jackson. T-shirt quilts are created to preserve memories from reunions, college, and sports; memories that have a special place in people’s hearts. Val got started after her mother passed. The family sorted her mother’s clothing and noticed the family reunion shirts that she wore … Continue reading Business Spotlight: Val’s T-Shirt Quilts & Crafts – Lets Preserve Memories By Jannise Bush

Customer Service By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)

”But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31 Customer service is probably one of the hardest jobs known to man. You utilize multitasking skills, conflict resolution, and interact with … Continue reading Customer Service By Cleo Dailey III (Modernday Lazurus)

Dirty Tricks of Beauty By Meicka “J”

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and discarded cosmetics are just as valuable as new. It turns out that when you return lipstick you purchased last week, it finds its way to the dumpster. Products that are old, on clearance, and returned are discarded. Recently You-Tube vloggers have shared their dumpster hauls and … Continue reading Dirty Tricks of Beauty By Meicka “J”