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🌱 Patch AM: What the new Four Creeks Wind farm could mean for Peoria County
Be sure to catch Club Lounge Access: Gary Owen on the Peoria Patch calendar
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 the new Four Creeks Wind farm could mean for Peoria County
- Could your idea win funding to fight food insecurity in Peoria?
- Peoria traffic stop leads to stolen machine gun and drug charges
Also on today's calendar: Peoria Flea Market - Northwoods Mall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Peoria County receives application for Four Creeks Wind farm development (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria County officials are reviewing a proposed Four Creeks Wind farm in the county's northwest corner, with a public information webpage and meeting details promised by August 24. The article also breaks down recent Peoria County school enrollment, demographics, and teacher absenteeism, highlighting how local schools compare with statewide averages. 
2. Health Department seeking projects to help address food insecurity in Peoria County (wmbdradio.com) — Local organizations and innovators have a chance to secure grants to fight food insecurity for working families in Peoria County, with $100,000 available for projects. The Peoria City/County Health Department seeks programs helping households that earn too much for SNAP but still struggle to feed kids. Details and applications are online now, with a September 4 deadline.
3. Two Peoria men arrested after Police find Machine Gun (wmbdradio.com) — Peoria police arrested two men early Tuesday on North Sheridan Road after finding a stolen machine gun with an automatic switch and illegal drugs during a stop. One suspect faces multiple weapons charges, while the other is charged with cannabis-related offenses; both were taken to the Peoria County Jail.
4. New traffic plan set for Bradley University move-in weekend (centralillinoisproud.com) — Drivers in Peoria should expect heavy congestion around Bradley University this move-in weekend, especially along University Street between I-74, Bradley Avenue, and Moss Avenue. Bradley Police will temporarily create two southbound lanes on University to keep traffic and key intersections moving, and they're urging patience and close attention to posted signs until things normalize by Saturday evening.
5. OSF HealthCare introduces new swallowing therapy for stroke patients in Peoria (peoriastandard.com) — A new swallowing therapy for stroke patients is now available at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, offering hope to those struggling with severe dysphagia. The Phagenyx System combines temporary nutrition with gentle electrical stimulation to help retrain swallowing muscles and potentially reduce long-term feeding tube use. OSF's Comprehensive Stroke Center says the technology adds to its growing toolkit for local stroke recovery.
📸 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
- CDBG Public Services Advisory Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404, Peoria
8:30 am - Family Medical Center Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Peoria SD 150 815 Main St Ste A, Peoria, IL 61602, USA
10:00 am - Youth Backyard BBQ →
Heart of Illinois Special Rec HISRA
11:00 am - Qdoba Restaurant Night Fundraiser
Rolling Acres Middle School 1216 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
4:00 pm - 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
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Peoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH Baseball VS Elmwood Gr (Home)
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 PH Baseball Field
4:30 pm - 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
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found this beauty on my front porch tonight.
His wing span is about two inches. Any idea what type of moth it might be? (Nextdoor Rolling Acres II) - Hello everyone, I offer my services for cleaning houses and residential apartments.
You can leave me a text message or call me at this number: 3098638127 (Nextdoor Country Hills)
- Maui Jim posted a job opening for Supervisor, Quality Assurance (2nd Shift) in Peoria. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Materials Clerk Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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