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Hello Peoria! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for the killer-tomato double feature at Riverfront Museum?
  • Grand jury details in June's deadly Peoria backyard shooting case
  • How much are Peoria gas prices really dropping this week?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Beautiful with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Richwoods HS grad to launch horror film reboot at Peoria Riverfront Museum (bnd.com) — Peoria film fans can catch a special double feature at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Oct. 17, when Richwoods High grad and West Peoria native David Ferino screens his reboot, "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence." The original 1978 cult classic will show first at 3 p.m., followed by Ferino's new film at 6:30 p.m., celebrating Peoria's role in his filmmaking journey.
   

2. Grand jury indicts Peoria man for June murder (centralillinoisproud.com) — A Peoria County grand jury has indicted 29-year-old Dujuane Nelson on a first-degree murder charge in the June 29 shooting death of 43-year-old Andre Leathers Sr. in a backyard on North Saratoga. Nelson, previously convicted on firearm and burglary charges, remains in the Peoria County Jail on $1.5 million bond following his arraignment.
   

3. Peoria gas prices fall as national averages drop (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria-area drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with average gas prices dipping 5.2 cents over the past week to $4.72 per gallon across 148 local stations. Prices remain far higher than a month and year ago, but the trend is downward, with one nearby station in Washburn offering significantly cheaper fuel than most Peoria locations.
   

4. Hearing rescheduled for suspected double homicide (centralillinoisproud.com) — A key court hearing in a Peoria double-homicide case has been pushed to October 15 because the accused remains hospitalized outside the area. Supporters of victim Heaven Wood and her 2-year-old son filled the Peoria County courtroom as prosecutors seek to keep the suspect jailed while the domestic-violence case proceeds.
   

5. Prominent Peoria employers are hiring for high-paying jobs (bnd.com) — High-paying openings at major Peoria-area employers like Caterpillar, First Mid, Roto Rooter and Morton Industries could be within reach if you have the right qualifications. Roles range from senior software engineer to licensed plumber and welding inspector, with some offering six-figure pay and bonuses. The Journal Star plans to spotlight similar local opportunities monthly.
   

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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