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🌱 How did Dunlap teams stack up against their Mid-Illini rivals?
Dunlap, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Dunlap! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Dunlap teams stack up against their Mid-Illini rivals?
Also on today's calendar: Swiss & German Springfest and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep sports recap for May 12, 2026 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Dunlap athletes made a strong showing in Tuesday’s Mid-Illini action, with the boys track team placing fourth behind big wins from Patrick Peterson in throws and Marvin Jordan in high jump, and the softball team also notching a victory. The roundup highlights how Dunlap stacked up against nearby rivals like Metamora, Morton, Washington, and others across track, softball, and more. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Swiss & German Springfest →
Avanti's Event Center Outdoor Fields, Van De Ver Ave, Pekin
12:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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IVCHS Varsity Baseball @ Dunlap →
Dunlap High School, 5220 Legion Hall Rd, Dunlap
4:30 pm -
Chinese Stir Fry Demo with Peoria Chinese Association →
Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria
12:00 pm -
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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NetWalking – Peoria Chamber Networking in Motion
Peoria Riverfront
8:00 am -
Diaper Depot @ Wraparound Center
Peoria SD 150, 1419 S Folkers Ave, Peoria
10:00 am -
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria
1:00 pm -
PHS - Dairy Queen Fundraiser Night on Sheridan Rd.
Peoria SD 150, 4204 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria
4:00 pm -
PHS Baseball @ Brimfield
Princeville Elem School Princeville, IL 61559
4:30 pm -
Girls's V Softball VS Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High School (Away)
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High School Peoria, IL 61616
4:30 pm -
Building Websites Smarter with AI
Mindsize, 512 High Point Lane, East Peoria
6:00 pm -
Class of 2026 SENIOR HONORS NIGHT
IVC Learning Center Chillicothe, IL 61523
6:30 pm -
Sunshine for Seniors (Donation Drive)
Elevate Trampoline Park (East Peoria)
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Peoria
- Peoria ranked among most affordable large metros for buying a home (pjstar.com)
- 'Timing felt right': Peoria High girls basketball coach steps down (pjstar.com)
- Peoria organization affirms committment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (centralillinoisproud.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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