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Hey there, Peoria! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big changes are coming to this longtime Peoria pizza spot?
  • How do Peoria 150 administrator salaries really compare statewide?
  • How Peoria's new Track Chairs could change local trail access

Also on today's calendar: Peoria's Dancing Witches of Illinois and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Monday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why a longtime restaurateur passed the torch at his Peoria pizzeria (bnd.com) — A familiar Peoria pizza spot on North Sterling Avenue is changing hands as longtime owner Chris Herold steps back to focus on other nearby concepts. New owner Walid Mohmad plans renovations, a bigger menu, and possibly longer hours, while also preparing to open Fire Flame Tacos and a Chicago-based Al Manakeesh location on North University Street.
   

2. Analysis: Peoria School District 150 administrators rank 256th lowest in state for average salary in 2025 (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria School District 150 administrators are earning an average of $102,950 this year, well below the statewide average and with one of the lower salary rankings in Illinois. The district also has more students per administrator than the state norm, even as Illinois reports rising administrator vacancies and ongoing educator shortages.
   

3. Peoria Park District unveils Track Chairs to make trails more accessible (wmbdradio.com) — Peoria Park District is rolling out two all-terrain Track Chairs at Forest Park Nature Center, giving residents with mobility challenges a new way to enjoy local trails. The $35,000 devices, which use tank-like tracks and joystick controls, will be available to rent starting Wednesday as part of the district's push to make outdoor spaces more accessible.
   

4. Women's Volleyball Adds Two More Wins on Day One of CEFCU Invite (lindenwoodlions.com) — Women's volleyball fans in Peoria can catch Lindenwood riding a hot 9-2 start after two wins on day one of the CEFCU Invitational in town. The Lions swept UT Rio Grande Valley and rallied past New Mexico State, and now face Bradley University in Peoria on Saturday afternoon with momentum and a balanced, high-powered attack.
   

5. Peoria ceremony celebrates 87 new U.S. citizens (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria residents saw 87 of their neighbors from 32 countries become new U.S. citizens during a moving ceremony at the Peoria Public Library. Families, friends, and local civic leaders celebrated as participants took the oath of allegiance, then many registered to vote and reflected on making Peoria and the United States their permanent home.
   

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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