On Friday, December 4, 2020, The Illinois Department of Public Health and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office announced the arrival of a COVID-19 Vaccine, which will soon be distributed and administered throughout Illinois by a coordinated network of federal, state, and local partners. “To date, our country has lost more than a quarter-million lives to COVID-19; … Continue reading LEADER GORDON-BOOTH ANNOUNCES THE GREATER PEORIA AREA WILL SOON HAVE ACCESS TO A CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

he spirited Elizabeth Jennings is still riding the fence on whether or not to volunteer to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine. Illinois has experienced more than 13, 487 deaths so far from the COVID-19 virus. More than 804,174 residents have battled COVID-19, according to state records. Illinois is expected to receive its first shipment between December … Continue reading The arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine Brings Hope to the Masses By Cassiette West-Williams

T.H.I.N.K., formerly known as T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy was started in September 2013. T.H.I.N.K. is an acronym for There’s Hope In New Knowledge. T.H.I.N.K. is an organization that focuses on developing and growing life and career skills for youth between the ages of 13 to 17 and their families. Our developmental program’s goal is to help … Continue reading A Note of Gratitude

On December 8, 2020, we celebrated my dad's 81st birthday. What a blessing it is to write this story about the accomplishments he has achieved and his impact on our community. You know in every family, there is always more to the story, and you need more time to tell it. Well, this is that … Continue reading LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND HERITAGE Through the Eyes of Children – Continued By Michelle D. Danage-Sanders

He was her modern-day superhero, and she was his little sister, whom she looked up to as a child. Chicago is mean, cold and ravishing, but you would have to move hell and highwater to hurt his baby girl. David Price, Sr. was more than a statistic on the evening news. He was Joy West, M.D.'s … Continue reading He was more than a statistic: David Price, Sr.’s Life Mattered By Cassiette West-Williams

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship awarded Mrs. Doris Symonds the 2020 Women in Business Leadership Award on September 1, 2020. This award was given in recognition of the outstanding dedication to her mission and for making a positive impact on new entrepreneurs and established women business owners in … Continue reading Doris Symonds Awarded 2020 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Leadership Award

Bonnie Hester, “Ms. Bonnie” as I often called her, did not come across like a politician. But I was not surprised when she told me that she had served on the Peoria County Board. Ms. Bonnie had an infectious smile and always seemed to enjoy talking with people. My friendship with her blossomed when she … Continue reading Bonnie Hester (June 7, 1944 – Nov. 10, 2020) By Denise Jackson, 1st District Peoria City Council Candidate