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Hello again Peoria! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this $10.2M Peoria sporting goods building is hitting the market
  • Peoria baby's death prompts urgent reminder about help for struggling parents.
  • How Monday's MacArthur Highway shift could change your Peoria commute.

Also on today's calendar: Black Cat Ball and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Beautiful with periods of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peoria sporting goods retailer building has been listed for sale (eastpeoriatimescourier.com) — A major Peoria retail property on North Grand Prairie Drive, currently leased to Academy Sports + Outdoors, has been listed for sale at $10.2 million. The 60,800‑square‑foot building has a long-term lease through at least 2038, with renewal options potentially extending to 2053, marking a sharp increase from its last vacant sale in 2021.
   

2. 'It's devastating': Officials say the death of a baby in Peoria could've been prevented (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria officials are outlining charges and ongoing investigations after a 13‑month‑old's death, while stressing that the tragedy might have been avoided with earlier support. Local experts highlight available help for struggling parents, including pediatric resources and Families 2000, which meets Peoria families wherever they feel comfortable to connect them with services and parenting guidance.
   

3. New traffic patterns set for MacArthur Highway in Peoria (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria drivers using MacArthur Highway need to prepare for new traffic patterns starting Monday morning between West McBean Street and West John H. Gwynn Jr. Avenue. Northbound lanes will shift, several nearby streets remain closed, and milling work will cause intermittent intersection closures, so residents are urged to follow detours, drive carefully, and consider alternate routes.
   

4. Peoria County's lowest diesel gas price recorded at $5.49 for week ending Sept. 19 (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria County drivers are seeing diesel prices as low as $5.49 per gallon at one station, with a countywide average of $6.47 and Peoria itself among the listed communities. The report breaks down the cheapest diesel prices across Peoria County towns and compares them with Illinois and national trends, helping you gauge whether it's worth shopping around locally.
   

5. Braves Sweep Opening MVC Weekend (bradleybraves.com) — Bradley Volleyball, based in Peoria, opened Missouri Valley Conference play strong with wins over Indiana State and Evansville to move to 2‑0 in league action. The Braves now return to Renaissance Coliseum next weekend to host defending MVC champion UNI on Friday and Drake on Saturday, giving local fans two chances to catch early conference action at home.
   

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  • Reminder: Food Pantries Open Saturdays
    Saturdays Dream Center Peoria 714 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria 309-676-3000 Clothing pantry 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-11:30am East Bluff… (Nextdoor Bournedale)
  • Piano lessons available at Strings & Things, 4630 N Brandywine.
    Message Robin Gathers at 309-253-1741 or call Strings & Things, 309-692-0854. (Nextdoor Weaver Ridge)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Peoria. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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