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Good morning Peoria! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much are homes really selling for across Peoria County?
  • Meet the Peoria-area creators reaching nearly 2 million followers
  • Meet the Peoria-area creators turning local life into viral content.

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? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weekly recap: Most recently reported home sales in Peoria County for week ending Aug. 15 (peoriastandard.com) — 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, 2023–24 property taxes, and effective tax rates, offering a clear snapshot of neighborhood-level trends.
   

2. The Great 8: Meet the winners of the Journal Star content creator contest (pjstar.com) — 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.
   

3. Here are our picks for the top content creators in the Peoria area (eastpeoriatimescourier.com) — 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.
   

4. Local Pastors Hold Services to Honor Dallas Shooting Victims (centralillinoisproud.com) — 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.
   

5. Darin LaHood highlights community health, infrastructure, and agriculture during district visits (peoriastandard.com) — 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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • CDBG Public Services Advisory Commission Meeting →
    Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404, Peoria
    8:30 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • Boys's V Football VS The High School Of St Thomas More (away)
    Peoria Heights CUSD 325 The High School Of St Thomas More
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • JH Baseball VS Illini Bluffs High School (Away)
    Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Illini Bluffs Elementary School
    4:30 pm
  • JV/V Volleyball VS Delavan High School (Home)
    Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Roger Bergia Gym
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this beautiful silver/gray kitty yours?
    He's been hanging around my backyard for a couple of weeks. Please let me know if he's yours. He's not afraid of me so I know he's not feral. (Nextdoor Edgewild)
  • Please help find this kitten.
    I found this little guy's sister last Friday. The kittens rode from Lewistown to Texas RH in East Peoria in the under carriage of the owners car. I… (Nextdoor Detweiller)
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Peoria. Apply here.
  • Peoria Public Schools District 150 posted a job opening for Administrative Accounting Clerk - Finance 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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