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🌱 How did Dunlap’s teams fare in this week’s prep sports action?
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- How did Dunlap’s teams fare in this week’s prep sports action?
Also on today's calendar: Galesburg Varsity Softball @ Dunlap and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun, breezy and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 35.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep sports recap for April 16, 2026 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Dunlap High School teams had a strong showing this week, with both the baseball and softball squads picking up wins alongside other Mid-Illini rivals. The roundup also highlights notable performances from Morton, Metamora, East Peoria, Tremont, and undefeated Notre Dame girls soccer, giving Dunlap fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are stacking up. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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O'Fallon at Dunlap
Dunlap High School, 5220 Legion Hall Rd, Dunlap
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Galesburg Varsity Softball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
12:00 pm -
East Peoria Varsity Baseball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
4:15 pm -
Morton Varsity Softball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
4:30 pm -
IVCHS Varsity Baseball @ Dunlap
Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
4:30 pm -
Chinese Stir Fry Demo with Peoria Chinese Association
Peoria Public Library North Branch , 3001 West Grand Parkway , Peoria
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Hattie M. Green Honorary Street Naming Ceremony
Peoria, IL Calendar , Corner of Jefferson Avenue and Cornhill Street , Peoria
2:00 pm -
Teen Literature Day Pop-up Book Sale
Chillicothe Public Library District , 430 N Bradley Ave , Chillicothe
2:00 pm -
Cheer - Tryout - Aux
IVC Learning Center Chillicothe, IL 61523
4:00 pm -
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Trivia Night
Barrack's Hospitality Group Banquet Center & Catering , 1224 W Pioneer Pkwy , Peoria
5:45 pm -
IVC Spotlight Choir Concert
IVC Learning Center Chillicothe, IL 61523
7:00 pm -
Peoria Symphony Orchestra - "Liv'n It Up" @ Peoria Civic Center Al
Washington Gifted School , 201 SW Jefferson Ave , Peoria
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🌳 Arbor Day Tree Planting - April 24 🌳
In observance of Arbor Day, the City of Peoria is partnering with the South-West Kiwanis Club of Peoria and the Peoria Park District to plant a… (Nextdoor ) - This week, we recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the dedicated professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in every emergency response.
Our Emergency Communications Center personnel provide continuous service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In times of crisis, they deliver calm, clear… (Nextdoor )
- LaborMAX Staffing posted a job opening for Cleaners in Peoria. Apply here.
- Carle Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Methodist in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunlap here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peoria
- Peoria investing $480K in upgrades to Martin Luther King Jr. Park (centralillinoisproud.com)
- Bradley's Chris Reynolds shares inspiring message with Peoria Rivermen (pjstar.com)
- Community colleges generate nearly $800 million in economic impact across Central Illinois (centralillinoisproud.com)
Peoria Heights
- Peoria Heights Board approves fiscal year budget (centralillinoisproud.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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