Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria Repair Café held a hands-on event Saturday at the North Branch Library where volunteers taught repairs and swaps for items — from sewing to bike fixes — while bringing the community together.

The group will meet again on Sept. 12 at River City Labs and on Oct. 24 at the County Health Department’s Community Room.

Gas prices in Peoria increased 6 cents in the past week to $4.31 a gallon, with AAA reporting $4.32.

Analysts say lost overseas refinery capacity is driving the rise and prices are expected to remain above $4 through Labor Day, with a gap of over 50 cents among local stations.

SmartAsset's report released today shows Illinois residents need $101,587 per year for singles and $244,109 for families to live comfortably, with the state ranking 19th among states with higher living costs like Massachusetts and Hawaii.

Peoria-area high school football games resume on Friday, Aug.

28 with matchups in the Big 12, Mid Illini, Tri County and Central Illinois conferences, including a 7 p.m. game at Peoria High against New Lenox Lincoln Way West plus several other contests.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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