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West Peoria, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up West Peoria! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 5th-8th Track & Field Sectionals @ Galva at Galva Junior-Senior High School
- Lion King Jr. presented by PV Drama Club at Pleasant Valley SD 62
- Swiss & German Springfest at Avanti's Event Center Outdoor Fields
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
- Friday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
West Peoria
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5th-8th Track & Field Sectionals @ Galva
Galva Junior-Senior High School, 1020 N Center Ave, Galva
9:00 am -
Lion King Jr. presented by PV Drama Club
Pleasant Valley SD 62, 3314 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria
7:00 pm -
Swiss & German Springfest →
Avanti's Event Center Outdoor Fields, Van De Ver Ave, Pekin
12:00 pm
Saturday May 9
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Coffee at Alpha Park Clubhouse
Bartonville Village Clerk, 5912 S Adams St, Bartonville
8:00 am -
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 -
2026 Community Leadership School Graduation
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Gateway Building by Childers 200 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61602
5:00 pm -
Council Member Andre W. Allen's "Coffee with Constituents" →
Peoria, IL Calendar, Panera Bread 2515 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
7:00 am -
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast 7am @ St. Anthony's
Bartonville Village Clerk, 5912 S Adams St, Bartonville
7:00 am -
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Room 400, Peoria
1:00 pm -
Northmoor - Spring Fling
Northmoor Primary School 1819 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
5:30 pm -
Special Olympics Softball →
Heart of Illinois Special Rec Laura Bradley Park
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
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🗞 Nearby News
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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