Good morning, Peoria.

Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Luncheon on January 18 at the Peoria Civic Center — an opportunity for locals to engage with civil rights leadership.

Labor Day sales are underway and offer a final chance to save on home upgrades before fall.

Shoppers in Peoria can find discounts on mattresses, appliances, cookware and furniture at major retailers such as Lowe's, Home Depot + Best Buy as this event extends through the holiday weekend.

The Department of Employment Security reported that unemployment dropped in nearly every Illinois metro in July, including a fall to 3.8 percent in the Peoria area—a 1.1 percentage point decrease from last year.

Bradley University has nearly completed renovations at University Hall, updating the lobby and fourth-floor common area to modernize student living spaces.

The $8 million project is part of a plan to boost recruitment and retention, with additional work set for Wyckoff and Harper Halls.

Friday night, IHSA high school football games featured local teams with Peoria High losing 35+0 to New Lenox Lincoln-Way West while scores from 8-player matches in Peoria Heights and other counties added to the action.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures that help physicians diagnose and monitor cancer and other conditions. This role works closely with patients, providers, and clinical staff to ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive care experience. Illinois Nuclear Medicine licensure, NMTCB and/or ARRT certification are required.