Good morning, Peoria.

On Wednesday, Friendship House received a donated box truck from sister station 104.9 the Wolf; Wolf personalities Mike Stechman & John Young were present as the donation will save on U-Haul rentals and free funds for food and scholarships.

Peoria turned pink Tuesday night to honor Dolly Parton, lighting both the Murray Baker Bridge and the County Courthouse to celebrate her contributions to music, medical research, and children's literacy.

The tribute recognized her longstanding impact on our community.

Catholic communities are preparing for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification on Sept.

24 in St. Louis where 42,000 will attend in person and millions join online. The local Diocese will host the Sheen Awards Gala at the Civic Center on Sept. 25 to honor his legacy.

This weekend Peoria residents can choose from local events.

Enjoy Dunlap Days at North Park, Peoria Irish Fest on the riverfront, Mt Moon Fest at Cafe Santa Rosa in Peoria Heights, an evening comedy show with Stormy Daniels at the Jukebox, and a free concert at Heritage Square in Peoria Heights.

Illinois confirmed 210 tornadoes as of Aug.

24, exceeding last year's count by over 60. Seasonal weather factors and El Niño could push the state to break the national record, currently held by Texas (from 2015).

Peoria City Council approved an updated agreement for the MacArthur Senior Flats housing project on the South Side to fix legal errors so construction may close by the end of October & the council also approved a property transfer at the O’Brien Steel site to resolve a 15-year oversight.

Illinois is receiving more than $1 billion in federal funds to expand high-speed internet statewide, which will connect 350,000 residents by 2031 and support improved telehealth, online education and local business growth.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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