Good morning, Peoria.

Residents of Glen Oak Manor Apartments on North Wisconsin Avenue say overflowing dumpsters have attracted rodents and stray dogs when management added a roll-off dumpster — they worry a complaint could trigger eviction.

LaHood Property Management did not respond to calls for comment.

Peoria residents can attend seven events this weekend—Oktoberfest at the riverfront runs Sept.

18 to 20, Wine Down with CYFS supports youth programs Friday at a local club, and Woofstock in Brimfield welcomes pet lovers Sept. 20. Other events add family theatre and live music.

The Peoria Public Schools board voted Monday to hire Marcus Alexander, a former superintendent from the Chicago area, as interim chief financial officer for 75 days (he earns $800 per day for up to $60,000) as the district seeks experienced financial leadership until a permanent replacement is found.

The Peoria Public Schools board delayed voting on a contract with K12 Coalition to develop a new five-year strategic plan and requested more details, including the agreement’s one-year service valued at $32,500.

Superintendent Jerry Bell supported the negotiated price as the district worked to update its expired plan.

Bradley University hosted a day-long symposium Tuesday where former lawmakers and policy experts discussed key election issues with students, including topics such as representation and the economy (Ray LaHood stressed the importance of voting).

A crowd attended Monday’s public hearing at the Holiday Inn and Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie for the Four Creeks wind energy project in northwestern Peoria County.

Supporters cited job prospects while opponents raised noise and shadow flicker concerns — sessions continue Friday, Sept. 18 with closing arguments on Oct. 1.

Flag football is one of Bradley's five new women’s premier club sports joining soccer, ice hockey, wrestling and competitive cheer.

Coach Rob Penney, set to retire in December, said the team expects 20 to 25 players for spring contests (including one at the Chicago Bears facility in early March).