Good morning, Peoria.

State Senators Li Arellano, Jr and Neil Anderson with Reps Ryan Spain and Travis Weaver will host a free Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug.

23 at the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap — the event will offer a balloon artist, face painting, Touch-a-Trucks, plane simulators, exhibits, community resources, and refreshments.

A South Peoria family was displaced by a house fire Tuesday night on S.

Faraday Avenue + fire crews confined the blaze to one room while one resident was treated at the hospital and three residents moved to temporary housing.

Peoria residents have five events this weekend including an 80s rock concert Friday at CEFCU Center Stage, a quilt show at Life Together Center, a duck race in East Peoria, a food truck show in Washington and comedy with Greg Owen Saturday at the Civic Center.

Parking restrictions begin at Bradley University Thursday as move-in delays are expected amid road construction.

Campus Police report heavy traffic and Saturday morning lane closures at the intersection of Main + University, with move-in activity wrapping up by 5 p.m. that day.

On Aug. 19, Bradley University was recognized among the nation’s top colleges by The Princeton Review & ranked highly for fire safety, professor accessibility, financial aid, quality of life, and admissions.

This acknowledgment highlights Bradley’s commitment to providing an exceptional student experience.

Alto Pekin reached a consent order ending an eight-year legal process over refinery pollution on the Illinois River.

The company will pay a $75,000 civil penalty plus fund a $125,000 environmental restoration project with Ducks Unlimited at Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, about 40 miles southwest of Peoria.

Peoria City/County Health Department has announced a $100,000 funding opportunity to help reduce food insecurity for working families & households with children, awarding grants of $20,000 to $50,000.

Applicants must apply by Sept. 4.

Illinois high school football rankings for Week 1 now include nine (9) local teams among the top 10 in their classes when released on Wednesday, Aug.

19. The statewide poll by Illinois Media (released a day ago) shows teams' strong preseason performance as they gear up to compete this fall.

Peoria’s world-famous TT Races run this weekend at the Peoria Motorcycle Club Track in Bartonville — the 79th running of the Progressive American Flat Track championship season will feature international riders, with gates opening at 8:00 a.m. and a fan party at 1:05 p.m.