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1. On eve of beatification, Pope Leo praises Fulton Sheen (pjstar.com) — Peoria will host watch parties, special liturgies, and a Hometown Festival around Bishop Fulton Sheen's beatification, giving residents several ways to join the celebration locally. From Thursday's watch event at St. Mary's Cathedral to weekend festivities honoring Sheen's legacy, the city's deep ties to the future saint are front and center.
2. Woman receives more than half-century in prison for fatal Peoria Riverfront shooting (wmbdradio.com) — A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for a 2025 fatal shooting on Peoria's Riverfront, where 18-year-old Kenadee Wallenfang was shot from behind while driving. The judge cited the deep, lasting harm to both families as she handed down the lengthy term in Peoria County court.
3. Remembrance held on anniversary of Alexis Scott disappearance (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria neighbors gathered Wednesday at the Knoxville Avenue Long John Silver's to remember Alexis Scott on the ninth anniversary of her disappearance, near where she was last seen. Attendees joined a community walk with Peoria police and collected canned goods, while officers continue seeking tips after reclassifying her case from missing person to death investigation.
4. Peoria native Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria residents are at the heart of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's long-awaited beatification, with the Peoria Diocese central to the effort and local TV streaming Thursday's Mass live from St. Louis. The article explains Sheen's Peoria roots, the miracle involving a Washington, Illinois teen, and the full schedule so locals can follow or attend related events.
5. Peoria homicide victim receives posthumous honor from Carnegie Hero Fund (wcbu.org) — A young Peoria woman killed while helping a neighbor during a 2024 domestic violence shooting has been posthumously awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for civilian heroism. The honor recognizes her bravery in rushing toward danger to aid the wounded neighbor, and includes a financial grant for her survivors. The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life.
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