National Expert To Speak On How Parents Can Help Kids Get Into Their Dream Colleges, PRM, Thursday, July 11, 2019

Press Release July 2, 2019 Peoria, IL—As the current college entrance scandal rocking headlines this year demonstrates, it’s not easy for even the most talented kids to get into the college of their choice. That’s why a local civic group wants to help parents and students prepare for the journey. The Greater Peoria Chapter of … Continue reading National Expert To Speak On How Parents Can Help Kids Get Into Their Dream Colleges, PRM, Thursday, July 11, 2019

Heritage Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary By Dr. Francesca Armmer

On Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 7:30 pm, at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, the Heritage Ensemble invites you to celebrate with us our landmark 20th Anniversary! “Juneteenth: An American Celebration – A Revue of Favorites over the Years.” The theme of the performance combines the historical celebration of Juneteenth with our Community … Continue reading Heritage Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary By Dr. Francesca Armmer

NaturalBrestylist Says… Your Hair Care Matters Guidebook Interview By Katherine Young

Recently, I sat down with well-known natural hairstylist and co-owner of Everlasting Images, Mrs. Breona Bynum (alias NaturalBrestylist) to discuss her first guidebook entitled NaturalBrestylist Says… Your Hair Care Matters Guidebook. Katherine: Congratulations Breona on your first guidebook! What made you create this guidebook? Breona: I wrote the guidebook to guide anyone that’s natural or … Continue reading NaturalBrestylist Says… Your Hair Care Matters Guidebook Interview By Katherine Young

Big City Feelings By Kim Furness

I'm in my feelings, like most Peorians, over the killing of a 4 year old. Sadly it reminds me of my time living in Chicago. Part of my schooling when I first arrived was: no eye contact, walk down the middle of the street if you have to walk here at night, and if they … Continue reading Big City Feelings By Kim Furness

Doing Business As Usual … By Mark Lampkin

What comes to mind when you read this? closed on Sunday or open 7 days a week self-serve checkout or cashiers who know your name higher prices than across town negatively impacted by an imposed tariff on Chinese imports allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery or get or next day delivery The ways that … Continue reading Doing Business As Usual … By Mark Lampkin

Enjoy: Appreciate the Journey By Latasha Schraeder

What a year it has been! As summer break begins, take the time to reflect on your children’s accomplishments. They have just gained one hundred eighty days’ worth of new knowledge. That is amazing! Isn’t that mind blowing? Recall the excitement and anticipation of the first day of school last fall. Hasn’t time flown? Ask … Continue reading Enjoy: Appreciate the Journey By Latasha Schraeder

It’s Harvest Time, Plant Your Seeds in Good Soil By Robin Carter

Are you still wondering when that seed you've sown is going to start sprouting? You've taken it to the Altar and prayed about it many times over and it seems like God is not going to answer. Truth is, if you have made a request to the Lord, He heard you. Now all you have … Continue reading It’s Harvest Time, Plant Your Seeds in Good Soil By Robin Carter