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1. Peoria community gathers to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks (wcbu.org) — Peoria residents, first responders, and civic leaders gathered at the Peoria Riverfront Museum to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with prayers, speeches, and a memorial wreath for local victim Charles "Chip" Chan. Local police and fire chiefs reflected on his life and the ongoing toll on responders, while former congressman Ray LaHood urged the community to rekindle the unity seen after the attacks.
2. City of Peoria addresses ways to combat violence (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria's city council is weighing how to spend $8 million on violence reduction, including community programs, hotspot cleanups, and new co-responder mental health teams. Residents will soon be able to submit proposals for funding, with decisions expected later this year that could directly affect neighborhood safety, policing tools, and how 911 mental health calls are handled.
3. Affordable Midwest Commuter Towns Dominate the Hottest Markets List in August (lmtonline.com) — Peoria stands out nationally as the most affordable market among Realtor.com's 20 hottest housing areas, with a median listing price of about $185,000. For local buyers and sellers, that means strong demand, relatively quick sales, and continued competition driven by limited inventory, even as prices ease slightly in many Midwest and Northeast cities.
4. Prep Sports recap for Sept. 12, 2026 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria High was the hub of regional running Saturday, hosting the massive First to the Finish cross country meet with more than 200 schools and nearly 5,000 athletes. The day also featured Richwoods' dramatic flag football comeback, strong volleyball showings from Limestone and Washington, and standout boys golf rounds from Notre Dame and Washington players.
5. Week ending Sept. 5: Lowest midgrade gas in Peoria County reaches $4.39 (peoriastandard.com) — Drivers in Peoria County saw the lowest reported midgrade gas price hit $4.39 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 5, with an average of $4.80. The article explains how refinery outages in Illinois and Indiana, plus global oil tensions, have pushed prices higher, and reminds readers that local station prices can change quickly.
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