🌱 Sunday Fire Displaces Five + McClugage Bridge Lane Closure

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A severe p.m. t-storm; breezy. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Peoria today:

1. A local family of five was displaced by a house fire Sunday night. The Peoria Fire Department responded to a two-story house fire on N. Glen Ct. late on Sunday. Thankfully, the two adults and three children were safely evacuated and have no reported injuries. While the cause of the fire was unintentional, the damage is estimated to be $50,000. (25 News Now)
2. Beginning today, there will be a temporary lane reduction on McClugage Bridge. The lane reduction comes from a routine inspection of the bridge, which is expected to last four to five days (weather permitting). The eastbound bridge is being replaced, with the new date for the bridge's construction to finish in 2024. (Subscription: Peoria Journal Star)
3. Peoria's OSF HealthCare was honored for its innovation by Fortune Magazine. Named 254 out of 300 stand-out businesses recognized for transforming industries from the inside out in a variety of ways, OSF is committed to bringing lasting, positive change. "No industry needs innovation more than health care," said Michelle Conger, OSF HealthCare Chief Strategy Officer. (Peoria Journal Star)

Today in Peoria:

• Member’s Open Art Studio: Spring Has Sprung At The Peoria PlayHouse (9:30 AM)
• Lily Show, The Secret Garden At Luthy Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• Busey Bank Lunch-N-Learn At Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a job in or around Peoria? There are dozens of openings ready to hire motivated local individuals. For example, Bella Elevator LLC is looking for a second-shift Parts Hanger, and Megan Wood Financial is looking for an entry-level salesperson who can work from home. (Peoria Patch)
• Peoria restaurants are serving special meals this week and weekend for Easter. Barrack’s Cater Inn has an Easter Brunch, Cyd’s in the Park is receiving takeaway orders until Apr. 4, and Johnny's Italian Steakhouse will hold a brunch on Easter Sunday. (Subscription: Peoria Journal Star)
• Morton native Adam Kujawa is currently touring with Broadway’s “Anastasia” as the concertmaster. He sat down with 25News Now to talk about the musical ahead of its Peoria shows. (25 News Now)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.