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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Solvera, Heartland health centers share in state grant awards (wcbu.org) — Two Peoria health centers, Solvera and Heartland, are receiving nearly $5.6 million in state grants to upgrade and expand local clinics, including on the South Side. The money will boost facilities, capacity, and access to care, with a new Solvera clinic opening inside the Southside Community Center.
• Weekly recap: Recent reported home sales in Peoria for week ending Aug. 15 (peoriastandard.com) — If you're watching Peoria's housing market, 37 homes changed hands for the week ending Aug. 15, with a median sale price of $179,000 and 2023–24 tax data listed. The report breaks down each address, sale price, and effective property tax rate so you can compare neighborhoods and get a feel for current values.
• Peoria logs 4 scam reports for week ending Aug. 15, 2026 (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria residents reported four scams to the Better Business Bureau for the week ending Aug. 15, with at least $190 in documented losses and one case involving repeated unwanted charges. The BBB urges residents to use its Scam Tracker tool to research suspicious offers and share their own experiences, as fraud losses continue to climb nationwide.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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