Tim Shelley / Peoria Public Radio
Originally published on April 8, 2021 4:15 pm
Voters in Peoria s First District spoke loud and clear on their desire for a new representative around the horseshoe.
Former TV reporter Denise Jackson was the choice of 70% of the voters turning out on Tuesday, defeating incumbent councilwoman Denise Moore. It was by far the largest margin of victory for any Peoria municipal candidate.
Jackson said she s deeply humbled by that overwhelming support. People are concerned about what does or does not happen in the First District. They have shown me in more ways than one. So I m just grateful for that, Jackson said.
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Running a small business is hard. Those challenges are compounded for Black small business owners. WCBU Student Reporter Jordan Mead explores how local entrepreneurs are breaking down those barriers.
The Peoria area touts hundreds of Black entrepreneurs. But Black-owned businesses cannot thrive without the support of their surrounding communities.
Monica Arbuckle is executive managing partner for AFE Construction, and a board member of the Black Business Alliance. She says that a lack of startup resources, capital, and mentorship are all major challenges facing Black entrepreneurs in particular. But it s especially harder for minority contractors, just to build the trust, Arbuckle said. The other challenge (is) trying to build the relationships within the community to do the business.
The Public Market, on Main Street in Middletown, has served the community since 1915. Author: Tony Terzi Updated: 6:16 PM EST February 16, 2021
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. COVID-19 has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people in Connecticut. But how many businesses it has killed will not likely be known until at least the end of this year, some small business owners believe.
The Public Market, on Main Street in Middletown, has served the community since 1915. But Wednesday, they close their doors for good largely because one segment of their business vanished. They have the best Italian sweet sausage that you can find, said Beverley (Russo) Skinnon, a Middletown native, who made the trip over from Southington. It s (sausage) as close to my mom s as it gets.