Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Peoria.
🎭 Culture
The Price Is Right Live will be at Prairie Home Alliance Theater on Oct.
14, where selected contestants and visitors play classic games like Plinko to win prizes. Tickets begin at $41.85 and VIP packages offer a meet and greet (with photo opportunities) with the Celebrity Host, and the show starts at 7 p.m.
🎓 Education
Peoria Public Schools board member Gregory Wilson proposed adding grade-level performance scores in reading and math to report cards and reinstating the parent signature requirement; the policy committee discussed the proposal Wednesday at 4 p.m. (the change uses metrics the district already tracks).
🏛️ Government
Peoria City Council gave initial approval to the $29 million Phoenix Manor project, a permanent supportive housing complex for homeless families on the South Side at the former Harrison School site where federal + state funding will cover 80% of costs.
Mayor Rita Ali says the move is a key step in revitalizing the neighborhood.
U.S. Rep Eric Sorensen hosted a roundtable on Wednesday in Peoria where local groups reported that rising energy costs are forcing more residents, especially seniors, to seek help with their bills as energy companies post strong profits.
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