Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka presented a relic of the recently beatified Fulton J.

Sheen to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday (Oct. 5) with Monsignor Jason Gray, underscoring the pope’s appreciation for Sheen’s legacy in spreading the Gospel.

The inaugural Sheen Awards recognized Catholic leaders and organizations for continuing Fulton J.

Sheen’s legacy, presented Sept. 25 in Peoria plus televised nationally Oct. 3. Organizers plan to expand the event into an annual celebration with the future Sheen Experience.

State Farm raised homeowners' insurance rates by about 8% for new policies effective Oct.

1 and will increase renewals effective Dec. 1 — citing severe weather trends that are raising repair costs across Illinois.

Matthew Fraas topped principal salaries in East Peoria for 2025-26 by earning $110,295 at Central Junior High School based on school district records.

Other principals earned between $78,626 and $99,740 across the local districts.

Thrift stores in Peoria are stocking fall clothing as shoppers look for affordable updates, with Clothes Mentor at 2601 W Lake Ave featuring sweaters, scarves, and boots — inventory changes may offer unique style finds.