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🌱 Patch AM: How new state grants will expand health care access on Peoria’s South Side
And check out Club Lounge Access: Gary Owen on the Peoria Patch calendar
Good morning Peoria! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new state grants will expand health care access on Peoria's South Side
- See how much 37 Peoria homes just sold for
- How four recent scams are hitting Peoria residents' wallets
Also on today's calendar: Peoria Flea Market - Northwoods Mall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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.
📸 Around Peoria
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peoria
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★ Featured events ★
- Club Lounge Access: Gary Owen →
Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria
8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Peoria Flea Market - Northwoods Mall →
Northwoods Mall, 2200 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria
8:00 am - BOE Meeting
Peoria SD 150 3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
6:30 pm - Eid Milad Un Nabi
Peoria SD 150 Peoria, IL 61603 - Board of Examiners Stationary & Hosting Engineers Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Conf. Room 112 *As needed basis., Peoria
3:00 pm - City Council/Town Board of Trustees Regular Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 419 Fulton St., Room 400, Peoria
6:00 pm - PTO Council Meeting PLC Room 1 - Admin Bldg.
Peoria SD 150 3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
6:00 pm - SIP Day *Half Day* VH - No School, KCSS & All other Students - Ha
Peoria SD 150 Peoria, IL 61603 - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 419 Fulton St., Room 400, Peoria
8:30 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Peoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - Picture Day
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Peoria, IL 61616
8:00 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today's update on the new Dutch Bros.
coffee shop being constructed on southeast corner of N. University and War Memorial. Construction timelines point toward an opening in the fall,… (Nextdoor Sunset Hills) - Reminder: Food Pantries Open Fridays
FRIDAY Bradley Epworth United Methodist Church 1316 Columbia Terr., Peoria 309-673-1330 Food pantry open 1st Friday of the month from 8-10am … (Nextdoor Bournedale)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Peoria. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peoria here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peoria Heights
- Peoria Heights hosts 'Great Heights Jamboree' on Saturday (wmbdradio.com)
- The Great 8: Meet the winners of the Journal Star content creator contest (pjstar.com)
- IHSA football scores: Week 1 in the Peoria area (mcdonoughvoice.com)
East Peoria
- Sunrun opens East Peoria branch, brings new jobs to Central Illinois (centralillinoisproud.com)
- East Peoria Police K9 Luna to receive donated body armor (wmbdradio.com)
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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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