Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria Riverfront Market sits sixth nationally in America’s Farmers Market Celebration with over 2380 votes and invites residents to cast one vote by 4:00 p.m. on Sept.

30 — the winning market will earn a $2,500 reward to expand its reach.

7 Brew held a soft opening and pediatric cancer fundraiser from Sept 16 to 20 and will have its grand opening on Sept 28 at 111 West Washington Street in East Peoria.

Free drink promotions are planned — including a Friends and Family event from Sept 25 to 27.

ART Inc. bought a building at 1819 SW Adams St. to create a maker space for film, art and workforce training in south Peoria; a fundraiser for donors and city officials will take place in early November to support planned renovations.

The diocese held a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday to mark Fulton J.

Sheen's 107th priesthood anniversary ahead of his beatification on Thursday at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis + officials say the celebration reflects his enduring influence.

Peter Billingsley, who starred in A Christmas Story, will bring his charm to Peoria's Civic Center theater on Dec.

6 for a screening, conversation and question and answer session about the holiday classic. Ticket presale begins on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. while general sales start on Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.

Gas prices in Peoria have jumped nearly 30 cents in seven days to an average of $4.84 per gallon, according to GasBuddy (AAA Illinois reports similar figures).

Drivers are now paying 53 cents more per gallon than a month ago as regional refinery issues continue to affect supply.

Bradley University jumped 14 spots in U.S. News & World Report, tying for 169th best college nationally and ranking seventh in Illinois.

The ranking also recognized its top 40 engineering program and strong value, highlighting the school’s educational excellence.

Northwestern University and the University of Chicago tied for ninth nationally in the 2027 U.S. News college rankings, a slight drop from last year's (7th and 6th) placements.

Bradley University in Peoria tied for 169th.

City officials closed part of Northeast Madison Avenue and Green Street outside the Cathedral for events honoring the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and will keep the closures until Saturday, Sept.

26 at 6 p.m., so drivers should use alternate routes.

Top disc golfers compete in the PDGA Masters Worlds Championship, which begins today and runs through Saturday at eight courses in Eureka, Morton, Pekin, and Peoria.

The tournament draws about 1,100 players in age divisions from 40 to 80.