Peoria Beauty Shop Owner Faces Eviction Over Marijuana Claims

Leandria Thomas says new Twin Towers Mall management is trying to force her out unfairly.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Leandria Thomas, the owner of Luvleeway beauty shop at Twin Towers Mall in Peoria, Illinois, claims she is facing eviction within days over false accusations of marijuana use in her business. Thomas says the new property management company, Make Solutions LLC, is trying to force her out, and she denies the claims about marijuana. The dispute broke out in a heated exchange at the mall, with the management company claiming witnesses reported smelling marijuana from the shop and a police report being filed, which Thomas rejects as untrue.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges small business owners can face when new management takes over a property, with allegations of retaliation and unfair practices. It also raises questions about how property owners and managers should handle complaints and enforce policies, especially when the claims appear to be disputed by the business owner.

The details

Thomas has operated her beauty shop, Luvleeway, at the Twin Towers Mall location for nearly two years. She confronted Lueshand Nunn, one of the owners of Make Solutions LLC, the new management company, about the eviction notice. Nunn told Thomas that witnesses reported smelling marijuana coming from the shop and that a police report has been filed, which Thomas firmly denies. Thomas believes the new management is trying to force her out illegally as they make changes to the mall.

  • Thomas has operated her business at the Twin Towers Mall location for nearly two years.
  • The heated exchange between Thomas and Nunn occurred at the mall on Thursday afternoon.
  • The new rents at Twin Towers Mall go into effect on March 1, 2026.

The players

Leandria Thomas

The owner of Luvleeway beauty shop at Twin Towers Mall in Peoria, Illinois, who is facing eviction over disputed marijuana claims.

Lueshand Nunn

One of the owners of Make Solutions LLC, the new management company for Twin Towers Mall.

Make Solutions LLC

The new property management company for Twin Towers Mall in Peoria, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“I know they're trying to get me out of my lease because they're changing everything around here illegally, like none of this is right.”

— Leandria Thomas, Beauty Shop Owner (25News)

“Witnesses reported smelling marijuana coming from the beauty shop and that a police report has been filed.”

— Lueshand Nunn, Co-Owner, Make Solutions LLC (25News)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Leandria Thomas to remain in her lease at Twin Towers Mall.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges small business owners can face when new management takes over a property, with allegations of retaliation and unfair practices. It raises questions about how property owners should handle complaints and enforce policies, especially when the claims appear to be disputed by the business owner.