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- How Dunlap’s ace kept the Eagles perfect in conference play
Also on today's calendar: IVCHS Varsity Baseball @ Dunlap.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep sports recap for April 21, 2026 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Dunlap softball fans have reason to cheer: all-state pitcher Sutton Centoni struck out 14 as the Eagles beat Washington 5–1 to stay unbeaten atop the Mid-Illini Conference. The roundup also highlights other area softball, baseball, and girls soccer winners from Tuesday’s prep action. 
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Morton Varsity Softball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School, 5220 Legion Hall Rd, Dunlap
4:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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IVCHS Varsity Baseball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
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Chinese Stir Fry Demo with Peoria Chinese Association
Peoria Public Library North Branch , 3001 West Grand Parkway , Peoria
12:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Diaper Depot @ Wraparound Center
Peoria SD 150 , 1419 S Folkers Ave , Peoria
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What the Tech?! Online Scams
Chillicothe Public Library District , 430 N Bradley Ave , Chillico
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Track & Field Meet (5th - 8th) @ Limestone
Pleasant Valley SD 62 , 4201 S Airport Rd , Bartonville
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Peoria Fire Pension-Fund-Board-of-Trustees Meeting
Peoria, IL Calendar , 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404 , Peoria
4:00 pm -
Women's Fund Wednesday at Advance Innergy
East Peoria Chamber of Commerce , 400 E War Memorial Drive , Peoria
4:30 pm -
Whittier - Day of Play on the Blacktop
Whittier Primary School , 1619 W Fredonia Ave , Peoria
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PHS F/S Baseball @ Farmington
Princeville Elem School Princeville, IL 61559
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PHS - Restaurant Night PPTO Rumberger's Wings
Peoria SD 150 , 3125 N University St , Peoria
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Moving Housing Forward: Residential Development Properties in Peoria Presentation and Open House
Peoria, IL Calendar , 200 NE Water Street , Peoria
5:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Love Letter to the Peoria Community
To the Peoria Community, As I am preparing to retire from my position as Chief of Police, effective May 15, 2026, I want to take a moment to speak… (Nextdoor ) - City of Peoria Announces Brad Dixon as Chief of Police
Long-serving Peoria officer to lead department beginning May 16 PEORIA, IL (April 20, 2026) City Manager Patrick Urich has promoted Assistant Chief… (Nextdoor )
- Dunlap School District #323 posted a job opening for Sign Language Interpreter (2999) in Dunlap. Apply here.
- Two Men And A Truck posted a job opening for Mover / Laborer in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunlap here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peoria
- ‘That's What She Said Peoria' spotlights local women's stories (centralillinoisproud.com)
- Central Illinois Students Shine at Brookhart Arts in Education Celebration (centralillinoisproud.com)
- PCAPS introduces initiatives to help lost pets be safe before returning home (wmbdradio.com)
Peoria Heights
- Footage shows tornado aftermath in Illinois. How strong were storms? (pontiacdailyleader.com)
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