Good morning, Peoria.

A fire broke out in the kitchen of Lacon Rehab and Nursing due to a flowing gas line caused by contractor negligence; residents were safely evacuated and one resident received treatment at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

OSF HealthCare was named one of Illinois' top employers by Forbes on Aug.

13 after improving from 67th last year to 37th, with its health care ministry ranked among the state's top 10 (reflecting the efforts of its 27,000 employees operating at facilities including Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria).

7 Brew is expanding this fall with a new drive-thru opening in East Peoria at 111 W.

Washington St. in late summer or early fall. An Oct. 12 debut at North Riverside Park Mall will add to the chain’s 33 Illinois locations in 28 cities.

Gems of the Prairie Quilters will host their annual quilt show featuring over 300 local quilts with demonstrations, vendors, and Quilts of Valor presentations at Life Together Center in Peoria on Aug.

22-23 (including a traditional bed turning).

A winning Powerball ticket purchased in Quincy nearly earned a player over $1 billion, with lottery officials stating the cash payout will exceed $450 million.

The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 with Powerball 9 (2x Powerplay).

Peoria Public Works reopened the westbound lane at N.

University and Northmoor one and a half weeks before schools started and will finish eastbound construction by year’s end — an intersection that serves local students.