Good morning, Peoria.

Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights celebrated 165 years today with a party featuring live music, food trucks and tours to honor its 10th anniversary at the larger facility (4416 N Prospect Rd).

Owner Jeff Huebner said the bakery remains a beloved local fixture.

More than 4,000 students have registered for the 10th annual Greater Peoria CareerSpark expo, which will be held Oct.

28-29 at the Peoria Civic Center. The interactive event offers career exploration opportunities for 8th graders (a key focus) and seeks volunteers.

The Village of Bartonville will seek bids by Dec.

1 to demolish the 11-story Allied Mills building, with work expected to begin soon and take up to two years due to asbestos remediation. Officials will work with state and local agencies to manage traffic along U.S.-Route 24.

A Tremont man, Chandler Reliford, is battling Powassan virus after a tick bite and his family is receiving aid through fundraisers.

A benefit event is scheduled at Morton Pizza Ranch on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., marking Illinois’ first recorded case and prompting increased tick surveillance.

A fundraising campaign is supporting Chandler Reliford—a Tremont resident battling Powassan virus after a tick bite and Illinois’ first recorded case—to help cover his medical expenses; a benefit event is planned at Morton's Pizza Ranch Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.