Are you the person who has a pile of bills and/or unopened mail and continuously tell yourself, “I’m going to open and organize that pile this weekend”? Do you have unopened bank statements and retirement statements creating clutter in a corner or a junk drawer? Are you telling yourself, "I don’t need to open them … Continue reading 5 Easy Steps To Organize Your Finances By Janice Parker, JP Credit

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Kudos to Deion “Primetime” Sanders for developing one of the most successful programs in college football history with Jackson State University. Sanders was hired as Jackson State University’s head coach in 2020 when the team was struggling both offensively and defensively. Sanders was able to bring the right kind of discipline and swagger, which the … Continue reading Deion Sanders Making A Difference By Mark Hollis

We are now in the throes of what must feel like a “never-ending” Groundhog Day. It was just two years ago when we had a similar vote in the State of Georgia that would determine the balance of power in Congress for incoming President Joe Biden. And the people of Georgia stepped up, showed out … Continue reading Georgia on My Mind… By Mark Lampkin

Sometimes as Christians, we may find ourselves in some tough situations, and certain battles seem too hard to fight. Today we can take comfort in the Scripture Jeremiah 29:11, knowing that God has a plan for our lives and regardless of our situations, God can work through them to prosper us and give us hope. … Continue reading Living On God’s Grace By Robin Carter

"This is an exciting time for us.  We are bringing services to an area that sorely needs it", says Denise Moore, CEO of the MBDC, which is based in Peoria. SBDC State Director, Ericka White, MBDC Peoria staff and supporters, BBA board member, Bloomington/Normal community members and Mclean County Chamber members at the Grand Opening. More … Continue reading Minority Business Development Center Opens Bloomington/Normal Office 

Peoria teen, Miss Faye Cleaves, earned the opportunity to perform in the Teen Category at the National American Miss (N.A.M.) Pageant Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando, Florida. Since winning the runner-up award for her spoken word at the Illinois State N.A.M. Pageant Labor Day weekend of this year, Miss Faye has been working diligently perfecting her … Continue reading Peoria Teen Gives Powerhouse Performance at National Pageant in Florida By Sherry Gordon-Harris