🌱 See which East Peoria nonprofits topped 2024 revenue rankings

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In today's newsletter:

• See which East Peoria nonprofits topped 2024 revenue rankings

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 77. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 98 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• East Peoria 2024 non-profits ranked by highest total revenue (peoriastandard.com) — East Peoria residents can see which local nonprofits brought in the most revenue in 2024, led by Int’l Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Admin District Council at more than $10.5 million. The ranking, based on IRS Form 990 data, highlights 10 major organizations, their government grants, contributions, and shifting asset levels that shape the area’s nonprofit landscape.
   

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📸 Around East Peoria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Peoria

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Monday July 27

• Planning Commission Meeting →
  East Peoria, IL Calendar, 401 W Washington Street, East Peoria
  6:00 pm

Friday July 31

• EPCC - 2026 Eggs & Issues: Education & GPLC
  East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino 21 Blackjack Blvd. East Peoria, IL 61611
  7:00 am
• East Peoria Farmer's Market 2026
  East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Levee Park 361 W. Washington St. East Peoria, IL 61611
  4:00 pm
• EastLight Show
  East Peoria CHSD 309 East Peoria, IL 61611
  7:30 pm

Monday August 3

• Fire & Police Commission Meeting →
  East Peoria, IL Calendar, 500 W. Camp Street, East Peoria
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Stained Glass Foundations: Beginner Workshop →
  Art at the Bodega, 2407 Washington Rd, Washington
  9:00 am
• Backpack Peoria Dream Center
  Peoria SD 150 Peoria, IL 61603
  9:00 am
• The Uplands Bus Tour →
  Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery, 619 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
  10:00 am
• Zipper Flower Brooches →
  Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 S Airport Rd, Bartonville
  1:00 pm
• Fiesta En El Rio →
  Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St, Peoria
  4:00 pm
• Christmas in July Hand Building Event →
  The Clay Den, 2409 Washington Rd, Washington
  5:30 pm
• Glenn Miller Orchestra →
  Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, 1 College Dr, East Peoria
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in East Peoria. Apply here.
• Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Hunting Sales Outfitter- Part Time in East Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Peoria here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Morton

• Feng Shui experts taught me how to 'fix' any hotel room—here's what I bought (pjstar.com)
• How 3 Precision Specialists Go the Extra Mile to Achieve Greatness (farm-equipment.com)

Washington

• Shootin' the Breeze: Big pattern change in time for Thanksgiving (centralillinoisproud.com)
• Wizards Worst? Trae Young and Anthony Davis Don't Give Washington Anything on Kalshi (wcia.com)
• FDA panel narrowly backs peptide drug touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers (25newsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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