Purpose Is the Gift – Ronda Guyton By D. Rena’ Chaney

Leadership is a lifestyle, not a position Realizing strength in your purpose and determination in your drive, while overcoming obstacles at every turn is just part of life and builds confidence for many people. Achieving goals which sometimes are not set by you and conquering challenges with an approach of poise and humility adds a … Continue reading Purpose Is the Gift – Ronda Guyton By D. Rena’ Chaney

EDITORIAL Injustice Addressed with Courage from Victims: Fighting Sexual Harassment By Cassiette West-Williams

Chalk it up to being a 92-year-old elder or perhaps dementia, but I respectfully disagree with “Murder, She Wrote” actress Angela Lansbury’s statements regarding the rash of sexual harassment cases and abuse in America. Lansbury was quoted in an European newspaper as saying that essentially women are at fault for the sexual harassment cases, because … Continue reading EDITORIAL Injustice Addressed with Courage from Victims: Fighting Sexual Harassment By Cassiette West-Williams

Tamara Butler Receives Membership into International Education Honor Society

Congratulations to Tamara Butler who recently received membership into Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society. Raised in Peoria, Ms. Butler is the daughter of Rev. Linda Butler and the late Henry Butler. She is currently enrolled at Northern Illinois University in the Department of Education. She is obtaining a second master degree in the … Continue reading Tamara Butler Receives Membership into International Education Honor Society

Simons Annual Holiday Gala Brings Community Together

Simons Mortuary, long a pillar of the community for over 61 years, recently hosted its 25th Annual Holiday Gala on Sunday, December 3rd at the Peoria Civic Center. The annual affair is a free community event offering musical entertainment, food, and fellowship. Simons, committed to helping people cope through the most difficult and challenging times … Continue reading Simons Annual Holiday Gala Brings Community Together

Rev. Craig Williams – Promoted to Executive Director – South Side Mission

South Side Mission’s Board of Director’s is proud to announce the promotion of Rev. Craig Williams to Executive Director. In his position, Rev. Williams will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mission and work closely with the leadership team and the Board to pursue the vision set out for the Mission’s strategic plan. Rev. Craig … Continue reading Rev. Craig Williams – Promoted to Executive Director – South Side Mission

KALANI’S KITCHEN – one of Peoria’s newest restaurants

Perry Manuel, a Chicago native is the founder and owner of Kalani’s Kitchen, located at 1122 E. McClure Avenue in the East Bluff Area. With many years of training in the food industry, Perry is excited to introduce to Peoria a new taste of food "Chicago Style" he says. Items on the menu include Jerk … Continue reading KALANI’S KITCHEN – one of Peoria’s newest restaurants

The Struggle Continues… By Sherry Cannon – When Silence is not an option

Dr. William Barber is the Martin Luther King Jr of our day. It appears most clergy have decided to take a sabbatical; Dr. William Barber has picked up Dr. King’s mantle that lay unclaimed, since his death in 1968. Dr. Barber's mantra is "Forward Together, Not One Step Back." He boldly proclaims the moral importance … Continue reading The Struggle Continues… By Sherry Cannon – When Silence is not an option