Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria Park District earned national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies & its rigorous review involved staff and peers.

The district announced the honor on Thursday and will renew it every five years.

Susan G. Komen Central Illinois will host its annual More Than Pink walk at Dozer Park on May 8, marking the first time in over 40 years the event is held at a new venue.

The event will partner with the Peoria Chiefs and coincide with a home game to raise funds for breast cancer research.

An East Peoria restaurant, Super Gyros, permanently closed earlier this year after its food permit was deactivated in late June, according to the Tazewell County Health Department — the 2,779 sqft former eatery is now listed for sale or lease near the Levee District and Interstate 74.

Peoria Reads will mark its 25th anniversary with a free block party on Oct.

10 at Columbia Park — the event will feature Indigenous chef Jessica Walks First, tribal relations director Logan Pappenfort, and family activities. Backup plans are in place at the Main Library if the weather turns inclement.

Peoria officials press ahead with plans for the Dee amphitheater along the Illinois River despite founder Jim Hengst's death last year — his vision endures in design work between the Murray Baker Bridge and RiverPlex, with a groundbreaking planned when funds allow.

Bradley alumna Dr. Lillian Glass will return for a film festival and presentations on communication and reinvention.

She will screen 'Reinventing Rosalee' on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the David Horowitz Auditorium and speak from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Peplow Pavilion.

OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute now offers a minimally invasive mastectomy option — the new technique preserves the nipple and most breast skin with a small chest incision.

Patients eligible for the procedure may also receive breast reconstruction consultations as part of their treatment plan.