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Also on today's calendar: Peoria Flea Market - Northwoods Mall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. Weekly recap: Most recently reported home sales in Peoria County for week ending Aug. 15 (peoriastandard.com) ā If you're watching Peoria's housing market, this roundup lists 55 recently reported home sales across Peoria County, including many within the city itself. It highlights sale prices, 2023ā24 property taxes, and effective tax rates, offering a clear snapshot of neighborhood-level trends.
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2. The Great 8: Meet the winners of the Journal Star content creator contest (pjstar.com) ā Peoria's own Journal Star has crowned eight standout local content creators, including Peoria Heights native and restaurant reviewer Seth Boyer, who topped online voting. Together, these TikTokers, Instagrammers, and YouTubers reach nearly 1.9 million followers while showcasing central Illinois food, weather, lifestyle, and everyday life to a massive audience.
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3. Here are our picks for the top content creators in the Peoria area (eastpeoriatimescourier.com) ā Several Peoria-area social media creators are being recognized for turning local life into engaging online content, from food reviews and family vlogs to drone footage of downtown and the riverfront. The featured influencers include Peoria natives, Washington graduates, and regional entrepreneurs whose videos spotlight favorite restaurants, weather updates, and everyday stories rooted in central Illinois.
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4. Local Pastors Hold Services to Honor Dallas Shooting Victims (centralillinoisproud.com) ā Peoria churches are opening their doors and gathering downtown to honor victims of the Dallas shooting and confront feelings of grief close to home. Local pastors are inviting anyone to pray, reflect on violence, and look for ways Peorians can bridge divides and work toward peace together.
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5. Darin LaHood highlights community health, infrastructure, and agriculture during district visits (peoriastandard.com) ā Peoria resident and Congressman Darin LaHood is spotlighting health care, infrastructure, and agriculture across his 16th District, while continuing to call Peoria home. He recently toured a Rockford community health center, a Marquette Heights water plant, and thanked farmers at a Woodford County Farm Bureau picnic, emphasizing support for regional services that also matter to central Illinois communities.
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