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🌱 Patch AM: What Peoria’s Bond Street handoff to O’Brien Steel means for North Valley
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In today's newsletter:
- What Peoria's Bond Street handoff to O'Brien Steel means for North Valley
- How Peoria ended up a statewide hotspot for July scam reports
- Why Peoria police may change how high school games are run
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Peoria hands over right-of-way in the North Valley to O'Brien Steel (wmbdradio.com) — Peoria's City Council has formally approved vacating a section of Bond Street in the North Valley, handing the right-of-way to O'Brien Steel as part of a long-standing redevelopment agreement. The unanimous vote clears up confusion over who actually owned the property and finalizes a deal first promised back in 2011. 
2. Peoria ranks among top 5 Illinois cities for July scam reports (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria ranked among the top five Illinois cities for BBB Scam Tracker reports in July, with 12 cases and about $260 in documented losses, mostly from online purchase scams. One resident described an employment scam tied to fake YouTube earnings that led to unauthorized charges. The BBB urges locals to use its Scam Tracker tool to research and report suspicious offers.
3. Peoria police looking for suspects involved in Peoria Stadium fight (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria police are investigating a large fight that forced the evacuation of Peoria Stadium during a high school football game and are pursuing 12 persons of interest, mostly juveniles. Chief Echevarria says officers will review safety procedures with Peoria Public Schools and warns that anyone causing trouble at future games will face arrest. Residents with information are urged to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.
4. These are Peoria Heights' highest paid employees in 2026 (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — If you live in or near Peoria Heights, you can now see which village employees earn the most, led by the village administrator at $154,000. The list details salaries for police leadership, the fire chief, water superintendent, and code enforcement, offering a snapshot of how local tax dollars support key services. It's part of a broader transparency effort across the Peoria area.
5. Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Aug. 15? (peoriastandard.com) — Drivers in Peoria County paid an average of $5.36 per gallon for premium gas in the week ending Aug. 15, with the cheapest stations reporting $4.79. The story explains how refinery outages, global tensions, and seasonal demand have pushed 2026 fuel prices higher across Illinois and the nation.
📸 Around Peoria
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peoria
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- Picnic in the Park →
Heart of Illinois Special Rec Meet at HISRA then transport to chosen park
11:00 am - 7 Mindsets "Everything is Possible"
Peoria SD 150 Peoria, IL 61603 - Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, City Hall 419 Fulton St., Room 404, Peoria
9:30 am - One Stop Shop "Virtual" Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar Peoria, IL 61602
1:30 pm - PUFAB Regular Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 3505 N Dries Ln, Peoria
12:00 pm - Fire and Police Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404, Peoria
8:30 am - Construction Commission Meeting (as needed basis) →
Peoria, IL Calendar, City Hall 419 Fulton St., Room 404, Peoria
2:00 pm - Council Member Andre W. Allen's "Coffee with Constituents" →
Peoria, IL Calendar, Panera Bread 2515 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
7:00 am
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Peoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Welcoming Walks: Men's Hike →
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights
6:00 pm - Boys's V Football VS Milford Co-op (Home)
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Patriot Bowl
7:00 pm - Oliver's in the Heights →
Oliver's In the Heights, 1231 E Samuel Ave, Peoria Heights
8:00 pm - JH Baseball VS St. Patrick (Away)
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Peoria, IL 61616
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Scott Ford Burial Information
Looking for anyone who knew Scott Ford of Glenview IL, and any information on where he was laid to rest. Due to his wife withholding information... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reminder: Food Pantries Open Thursdays
THURSDAY Dream Center Peoria 714 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria 309-676-3000 Clothing pantry 1st Thursday of the month from 9am-12pm (can be accessed… (Nextdoor Bournedale) - Anyone missing a small grey striped kitten ?
It has been hanging around the dumpster at the Huck's Gas Station on Allen Rd. Worker said the kitten has been coming around the last few days. (Nextdoor Lynnhurst)
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Peoria. Apply here.
- Binny's Beverage Depot posted a job opening for Peoria--Assistant Manager in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peoria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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