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A two-story white house framed by trees stands under a blue sky with bright white clouds.

Women’s Community House exhibits grace, stable lives

MORTON—Pathway Ministries’ Women’s Community House is empowering its residents to rebuild their lives. One resident at the house that opened in summer 2025 has regained custody of her children. Currently, five women reside there, and more are expected. Pathway's goals are being realized.

A woman holding a bag and a man holding clothing look at tables full of clothes. The woman is wearing a black shirt with a design on it. The man has a pink plaid shirt and sunglasses.

DCP Mobile takes showers, haircuts, food, clothing and the Gospel to those in need

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

Campers of various ages smile near a swimming pool.

Camp Good News offers fun, fellowship, and the good news about Christ to kids

A young man wearing a white shirt and gray blazer smiles at the camera.

P.U.R.E. Plan seeks to help families communicate better

A young

Q&A with insurance agent Corey North

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Ministries

A two-story white house framed by trees stands under a blue sky with bright white clouds.

Women’s Community House exhibits grace, stable lives

MORTON—Pathway Ministries’ Women’s Community House is empowering its residents to rebuild their lives. One resident at the house that opened in summer 2025 has regained custody of her children. Currently, five women reside there, and more are expected. Pathway's goals are being realized.

A woman holding a bag and a man holding clothing look at tables full of clothes. The woman is wearing a black shirt with a design on it. The man has a pink plaid shirt and sunglasses.

DCP Mobile takes showers, haircuts, food, clothing and the Gospel to those in need

Campers of various ages smile near a swimming pool.

Camp Good News offers fun, fellowship, and the good news about Christ to kids

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Charisa Ausfahl explains Purposed Generation at her Charisa Studios in Washington, Illinois.

Purposed Generation: Helping teens see themselves through God's lens

A smiling man and woman pose together indoors in front of a nature-themed backdrop with rocks, plants, and trees.

Couple expanding creation ministry in Peoria area

A diverse group of people stand in a room holding identical red and blue books. Behind them are curtains and a sign that reads “Ensemble Evangélisons.”

FIRM focuses on orphans' welfare in Togo

Churches

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Go out of your way to make visitors feel welcome on Easter Sunday, pastors say

This post is sponsored by Dr. Ryder Church from Peoria Chiropractic. See his ad below for a special introductory rate. If you’re a regular churchgoer, you’re going to have a challenge and opportunity on Easter Sunday: unfamiliar faces. The challenge will be to be uncomfortable. The opportunity will

A high-ranking clergy member in the Catholic Church stands in front of a bookcase.

Beatification of Fulton Sheen will be a 'significant moment' for Catholic Diocese of Peoria

Churchgoers hold candles.

Christmas Eve services in the Tri-County area

A young man in a blue blazer stands smiling in the balcony of a Greek Orthodox church.

Filmmaker finds his home in Orthodox Church

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

Men with beards sit at a table set up to look like the Last Supper.

'Living Last Supper' brings commitment to Christ to life at RockChurch performances

🔔Christmas worship options

🔔Christmas worship options

Business

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

"It’s for the people in small-town America who love their Savior."

A middle-aged man in a hoodie sweatshirt stands on a city street in late afternoon.

Phil Newton helps nonprofits find funding through Perennial Partners

Charisa Ausfahl explains Purposed Generation at her Charisa Studios in Washington, Illinois.

Purposed Generation: Helping teens see themselves through God's lens

A man in a pullover shirt sits at a desk with his hands folded.

Peoria financial advisor builds his firm on a solid rock

A young woman smiles while holding a yellow hoodie in a clothing store while a young man browses off to the side.

Pink Blossom store combines thrift and career help, with a little scripture thrown in

A middle-aged man in a hat, white shirt, and tan jacket relaxes in a chair in a barber shop.

Mr. Glass produces barbers with values

In a warmly lit living room, an older man stands beside a piano, embodying a moment of reflection and tranquility.

Business, political leader Chuck Weaver invests in Peoria's future

Pro-life

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Pro-life speaker to address population myths, family life at March 25 rally

Pro-lifers invited to go to rallies in Springfield, Peoria Heights

Living Alternatives offers comprehensive pregnancy and grief support in Pekin

Online auction benefits perinatal grief support program Willow Story

RIP Dan Bohan, passionate pro-lifer

Q&A

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Q&A with insurance agent Corey North

Kurt Pegler talks sports, media, serving at church

Artist wants to put a limited-government stamp on Peoria

Peoria City Councilman Alex Carmona wants to 'make things better'

Journalist Phil Luciano tells stories, looks to the Cross for guidance

Media

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Peoria's Sheen Experience will bring archbishop's legacy to life

Lyle Cruse uses art to bring light to social media

'The Thorn' brings the story of salvation to life in a dramatically visual way

Dinner, a movie, and a celebration

A bit of 'Chosen' trivia