Attending college in a new city comes with a lot of changes. One adjustment that you may not have considered is finding a new trustworthy stylist in the area. Two freshmen are making that transition a bit easier for Bradley’s Black students with Pretty Parlour…
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Note: This article has been updated for accuracy reasons as of April 22, 2022 at 11:04 a.m. Note: This article has been updated for accuracy reasons as of April 22, 2022 at 2:34 p.m. Best Buds will be open for the season on April 23,…
Moon Dancer Boutique’s story begins with its owner, Julie Vonachen, and an impulse. “When I first opened, it was not like a store like it is now,” Vonachen said. “I walked into the store [next to Rhythm Kitchen] … and thought, ‘I’m gonna open a…
Nestled amongst the businesses of Campustown, Radish Kitchen offers vegan treats, meals and groceries to all — not just those sticking to a plant-based diet. The new restaurant opened on March 1 and offers a small made-to-order meal menu, a variety of freshly made vegan…
The coffee belt is an area between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the equator, where specialty coffee is produced and distributed around the world. This region became the naming inspiration for Thirty-Thirty, a locally-owned coffee shop in Peoria dedicated to providing quality…
While walking around one brightly lit local store, visitors may notice the case lining the wall and sculpted crystals in the middle. Some are shaped into animals, hearts, spheres and points (shaped like a pencil). In addition, they have a large variety of crystals that…
Nestled between a variety of small businesses in the Sunbeam building on Sheridan Road, Restoration Studios is a quaint shop that sells gifts, restored vintage furniture and other household decor. Restoration Studios will be celebrating 10 years of business this year, but Lori Mabee, co-owner…
When it comes to one-stop shops for fresh nuts and sweet tooth-satisfying delicacies, Peoria has had one in its backyard for over a century strong — and it’s only looking to grow. Located in downtown Peoria on Main Street, The Nut House is a historic…
With winter weather around the corner, there’s no better way to fight the cold than curling up in a warm blanket in front of the fireplace (or space heater). While some people prefer to spend this time watching cheesy Hallmark movies, relaxing with a good…
Modern design meets vintage. That’s how Deb Opyd, owner of the boutique shop Relics, describes her 13-year-old shop. Relics sells locally made jewelry, art, plants, home decor and accessories. As Opyd explained, the shop’s name was a motivated choice. “I initially looked in a book…