Good morning, Peoria.

A Peoria pastor received a $1.7 million grant from the Illinois Grocery Initiative to open a grocery store aimed at ending the food desert in Peoria's southside, with plans to open in 3-6 months.

One person died in a house fire on Peoria's South Side, with firefighters taking roughly 40 minutes to extinguish the blaze and the cause under investigation.

A morning fire in Peoria displaces a family of seven and results in the death of a dog and two rabbits, with another home partially damaged.

Prosecutors seek detention of Maurice Sargent, charged with the murder of 10-year-old Torres Lamar Johnson in Peoria and being an armed habitual criminal, with security footage revealing the events leading to Johnson's death.

The Luthy Botanical Garden will host the Art and Music in the Garden event on Oct.

6, featuring art, live music, wellness activities, and local vendors, with an admission of $10.

Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted a state-funded grocery initiative to tackle food deserts with $1.66 million for CJ Harvest Supermarket and underscored the importance of mental health services for youth, supported by $30 million in state funding, during his visit to Peoria and West Peoria.

Illinois Governor J.B.

Pritzker visited the Young Minds Center in West Peoria, advocating for the expansion of adolescent mental health services statewide.

Constance Estep's Exhibition: This Beautiful Mess

Experience the intricate layering and collaging of Constance Estep as she explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through her art.

Paint Your Pet: Acrylic Painting Class

Experience a creative afternoon painting a personalized portrait of your pet with guidance from talented artists in a fun studio environment.

Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess

Experience an exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered collages and found objects of artist Constance Estep.

Exhibition Featuring Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess

Experience an immersive art exhibition that explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through unique layering and collaging techniques by artist Constance Estep.

Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess

Experience an insightful exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered and collaged works of artist Constance Estep at the Contemporary Art Center.

Sesame Street Live: A Spectacular Family Show

Experience a delightful live performance featuring beloved characters like Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

Brandon Lake Live in Concert

Experience an uplifting evening of music with Brandon Lake at the Peoria Civic Center.

Pumpkin Spice Clay Mug Hand Building Class

Experience the joy of creating personalized clay mugs with various textures in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Kids’ Art Club at Art at the Bodega

Experience creativity and artistic exploration with a variety of art projects designed for children, encouraging their expression and individuality.

Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess

Experience a captivating art exhibition by Constance Estep, exploring the complexities of interpersonal relationships through layering and collaging of found objects.