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The Peoria branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in 1915. The best... 
Peoria Magazine (PM): First off, tell us about your background. Alexus McNally (AM): I am a first/second generation — depending... 
Soon, Nance Legins-Costley’s name will finally rise above her final resting place. It’s about time. Legins-Costley — the first slave helped... 
Derrick Booth and Jehan Gordon-Booth don’t work in the circus. Not officially, anyway, although in their high-profile jobs, some days... 
Minorities have made real strides in the American workplace over the past 100 years. It’s no longer uncommon to find... 
HIRES AND RETIRES Becky Mills has joined Heartland Bank and Trust Company as senior vice president/director of marketing and customer... 
Click on photos to enlarge Grand Opening of the Bloomington/Normal Minority Business Development Center November 30, 2022 Over 60 organizations... 
[caption id="attachment_37573" align="alignleft" width="224"] Dr. Joshua Lewer[/caption]Welcome to Peoria Magazine’s Econ Corner, a recurring feature in which we pose questions... 
I’m a 20-something now making a life in Peoria. A born-and-raised Peorian, I'm one of those prodigal children who returned... 
Looking for a hobby, Harreld Webster found a new career, along with two family businesses.[caption id="attachment_37558" align="alignnone" width="938"] Triple Dipple's... 