Good morning, Peoria.

The Hot Wheels Stunt Show will debut in Peoria next year at the Civic Center on Jan.

9 and Jan. 10. Tickets will go on sale on Sept. 15 (presale) and Sept. 28 for general purchase.

Pekin’s 54th Marigold Festival kicks off today with the Roots+Boots Dragon Jam at the Avanti’s Center from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday brings Art in the Park, a parade, and a race starting at 10:00 a.m. with additional food vendors and a carnival.

Twelve Peoria hotel owners presented a plan at a City Council hearing to create a Tourism Improvement District that would add a 1.5% fee on short-term room rentals, potentially generating about $700,000 in its first year; the council will decide on action on Sept.

23.

Greater Peoria Economic Development Council opened a public comment period on its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2026 through 2030 — a five-year plan developed with input from over 480 community members in five counties; comments will be accepted until Friday, Oct. 2.

OSF St. Francis Medical Center said chief nursing officer Jennifer Croland left her role after 13 years - interim chief nursing officer Deatra Howard will ensure uninterrupted patient care as officials search for a new leader.