(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) A long-lost, handwritten letter by Malcolm X goes on sale for $1.25 Million! According to blackamericaweb.com and New York Post, A handwritten letter by Malcolm X will go on sale this week for a whopping $1.25 million. The letter, written by Malcolm (who was born Malcolm Little, then became…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Sean Stephens) According to Tennessean.com, the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards returned to Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena earlier this week, and for the first time in the show’s 46-year history, its top prize went to a rapper! Christian hip-hop star Lecrae was named Artist of the Year, recognizing a breakthrough…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User anneheathen) For those of you who like to save on books, join in and find great prices as the Peoria Park District hosts the Fall Book Sale! The Peoria Park District will hold their Fall Book Sale starting on Saturday, October 17th and going through Monday, October 19th. This…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User jennifer yin) The South Side Office of Concern (SSOC) of Peoria, IL, will hold the Brunch to Crunch Homelessness the first Saturday in November! The event will feature an address by ’85 Super Bowl Champion and Chicago Bears Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton. Daniel Oliver Hampton also known as “Danimal” was born…… MORE
(Photo By 401(K) 2012) You may be asking yourself, what do gas prices and Social Security have to do with the economy? It so happens that if the gas prices stay lower, then there will be no Social Security increase in 2016. According to cinewsnow.com, millions of social security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User lauren) If you want canned pumpkin pie at your Holiday dinner, you may have trouble finding some! Food experts warn that canned pumpkin could be hard to find come Holiday time, According to cinewsnow.com and Chicago Tribune, Libby’s Pumpkins says yields could be off by as much as a third this…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Nicki Mannix) Get ready, family for the 19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo coming to the Peoria Civic Center! The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! The Expo begins with…… MORE
(Photo by Flickr User Rob Buenaventura) Hey Bradley fans, the basketball Braves will host open practices at Renaissance Coliseum! First-year Bradley Basketball head coach Brian Wardle and his staff, invite BU Mens’ Basketball fans as they host two open practices at Renaissance Coliseum. The dates and and times for the practices are as follows: Wednesday,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Wilson) Get your first look at the Northern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams at Midnight Madness! Get your first look at the Northern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams at Midnight Madness on Thursday, October 8th, at the NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Hsu) Sending a reminder for the family to join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage! About Knox County Scenic Drive: The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the…… MORE
