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🌱 Patch AM: Can Notre Dame’s tiny roster still power a big playoff run?
And on the Peoria Patch calendar - Umphrey's McGee
Good morning Peoria! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Notre Dame's tiny roster still power a big playoff run?
- How a rural Manito robbery led to arrests in Peoria
- East Peoria man jailed after alleged home invasion involving a child
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tamara M.!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Boot Camp: Notre Dame has big hopes with small roster (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria's Notre Dame football team is gearing up for 2026 with a smaller varsity roster but big postseason expectations, leaning on experienced linemen and returning backs. Players and coaches say toughness, grit, and experience in their Wing-T offense will be key as they open the season at home Friday against Richmond-Burton. 
2. Two arrested in connection with Manito robbery, shooting (pjstar.com) — A Peoria resident and an East Peoria man have been arrested after an early-morning shooting and robbery at a rural Manito home, where a man was shot in the chest and taken to a Peoria hospital. Both suspects face armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm charges, while one also faces a reckless discharge count as investigators piece together what happened.
3. East Peoria man faces sex assault charges after home invasion arrest (pjstar.com) — East Peoria police say a local man was arrested after an August 13 incident in which someone allegedly entered a home and committed a sexual act in a child's bedroom. The suspect faces multiple felony charges, is being held in Tazewell County Jail, and is scheduled for arraignment in early September, with prosecutors seeking to deny pretrial release.
4. New statewide Farm SOS helpline offers free support to farmers (centralillinoisproud.com) — Reported from Peoria, a new FARM SOS helpline now offers free, confidential, 24-hour mental health and support services to farmers and farm families across Illinois. Built from a 2019 pilot, it connects callers with trained professionals, telehealth counseling, and up to six no-cost sessions to help address financial stress, personal hardship, and the stigma around seeking help.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peoria
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★ Featured events ★
- Umphrey's McGee →
Friendly Valley Tavern, 3708 N Meadowbrook Rd, Peoria
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Gregory Alan Isakov with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Peoria Symphony Orchestra Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jeffe
7:30 pm - Fire Department Foreign Fire Tax Board Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, Central Fire Station 505 NE Monroe, Peoria
9:00 am - Diaper Depot @ Wraparound Center
Peoria SD 150 1419 S Folkers Ave, Peoria, IL 61605, USA
10:00 am - Special Olympics Bowling →
Heart of Illinois Special Rec Mt. Hawley Bowling Center
4:00 pm - Food Pantry @ Wraparound Center
Peoria SD 150 1419 S Folkers Ave, Peoria, IL 61605, USA
10:00 am - CDBG Public Services Advisory Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404, Peoria
8:30 am - Youth Backyard BBQ →
Heart of Illinois Special Rec HISRA
11:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
🗓 Events Nearby
- Transportation Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, Public Works 3505 N. Dries Ln. Main Conf. Room, Peoria
3:00 pm - Transportation Commission →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 3505 N. Dries Ln. Public Works, Main Conf. Room, Peoria
3:00 pm - Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, Peoria Main Library 107 NE Monroe Ave., Lower Level 2 Conference Room, Peoria
5:30 pm - Open Enrollment Meeting
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 PHGS Cafeteria
2:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reminder: Food Pantries Open Mondays
***** MONDAY Christ Alive! Community Church 9320 W. Route 150, Edwards (Kickapoo) 309-693-2393 Food pantry open 1st and 3rd Monday of each month… (Nextdoor Bournedale) - Anyone missing an orange kitten???
He looks about 7-8 months old. Very friendly and sweet. He looks well fed. He's not fixed (Nextdoor Hayes)
- Arby's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Peoria. Apply here.
- Elgin Chrysler Jeep Dodge posted a job opening for Commercial Fleet & Truck Manager in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peoria here.
Ok Peoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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