Lonna Beasley Misty and Lonna Beasley Misty and Lonna Beasley are being patient and waiting for a blessing to unfold. As Christians, they trust and believe that the Lord will unfold a pure heart for Lonna's body as they carry on with their daily duties at Roosevelt Magnet School. "My baby is so strong, and … Continue reading Waiting for Her Blessing By Cassiette West-Williams

Ketanji Brown Jackson, federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Photo Credit H2rty, Wikimedia Commons On February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden fulfilled his promise to nominate the 1st Black woman for the Supreme Court. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, a U.S. Circuit Judge on the U.S.  … Continue reading Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, First Black Woman Nominated for Supreme Court By Cassiette West-Williams

Makayla Sanders Makayla Sanders decided to go to school to become an esthetician because of her interest in the beauty industry. "I've always loved doing makeup and watching YouTube videos on skincare," says Makayla. When she was younger, she would always play in her mom's makeup and, watch her while she did hers. With an … Continue reading Celebrating Black Family Entrepreneurship By Michelle Danage-Sanders

Observed in March, Women’s History Month commemorates the accomplishments of trailblazing women that have broken barriers in professional fields that were so often dominated by men. In many cases, these successful women are unknown to the general public but the work they’ve accomplished leaves an eternal legacy. Listening to the car radio on my daily … Continue reading Acknowledging Trailblazing Women By Cheryll Boswell

Last month on February 22, 2022 the Peoria City Council voted 10-1 to deny a request for a liquor license for two stores, N and Out Market on Western and TNT Outlet on Jefferson I made the motion to deny the site application. This decision came at the recommendation of the Peoria Police Department. Peoria … Continue reading Looking out for our Economic Future Denise Jackson, Peoria City Council District 1

Peoria is under new management. That is quite an understatement. From the front door to the back door, significant changes have taken place in the last year or two. One, in particular, caught my full attention after the numbers for his Anti-Violence Initiative were made public – Chief Eric Echeverria. After I posted my concerns … Continue reading Voicing Anti-Violence Initiative Concerns with Chief Echevarria By Billy Young

Spring is the season of growth. It’s not too hot, not too cold, warmer weather, farmer’s markets, birds singing, squirrels dancing, children playing, walks in the park, and new beginnings. Each year I await the beauty of spring with a view through my gardener’s lens and think of the season with one exciting thought – the … Continue reading Tasty Garden Goodness By Candy Webb ‘Waiting for a Purple Spring – The Love of Lavender’