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Michael Miller

Peoria, IL

Michael Miller is a veteran Peoria-area journalist.

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

PEORIA—The Pink Blossom Thrift & Resources at 3023 N. University St. has a triple purpose: * Make used clothing and home decorations available at low prices * Make affordable and free career counseling and job-search help available * Infuse all of it with Scripture “I always enjoyed thrifting, and previously I was

🙏 Prayer suggestions for week of July 9, 2025

🙏 Prayer suggestions for week of July 9, 2025

Here are your Amen Peoria Midweek Prayer Needs. Please keep these in your family and church's prayer time this week and share them with friends on social media. * A march is planned Saturday, July 12, starting at Peoria City Hall as a way to raise awareness of increasing

Online auction benefits perinatal grief support program Willow Story

A ministry focused on helping families through pregnancy loss and life-limiting prenatal diagnoses is raising money through an online auction July 14-18. Willow Story, part of Living Alternatives Pregnancy Care Center in Pekin, is a perinatal grief support program and is led locally by Paula Scott. “One in four pregnancies

A smiling man in a blue shirt and gray blazer looks at the camera.

Former Diocese of Peoria PR man reflects on God's hand in his life

Steve Mamanella's book "Providential" details his origins and honestly relates the ups and downs of his life.

🙏 Prayer suggestions for week of June 25, 2025

🙏 Prayer suggestions for week of June 25, 2025

Here are your Amen Peoria Midweek Prayer Needs. Please keep these in your family and church's prayer time this week and share them with friends on social media. * The hot weather this week has hit the Dream Center Peoria hard, with air conditioning not working properly at two

🙏🏽 Prayer suggestions for week of June 18, 2025

🙏🏽 Prayer suggestions for week of June 18, 2025

Here are your Amen Peoria Midweek Prayer Needs. Please keep these in your family and church's prayer time this week and share them with friends on social media. * Matt Wigginton has taken office as mayor of the village of Peoria Heights. Please pray for Mayor Wigginton as he

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

The barber and businessman, who is also a preacher, helps students apply values to skills.