🌱 See which Dunlap kids pedaled away with new Legion bikes

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In today's newsletter:

• See which Dunlap kids pedaled away with new Legion bikes

Also on today's calendar: Dunlap Eagles vs Limestone Community Rockets and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and cold, temps: high: 28, low: 2. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 6 and low of -11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dunlap American Legion donates to Area Kids (missourivalleytimes.com) — Families in and around Dunlap can celebrate a generous holiday boost from Dunlap American Legion Post 224, which gave away 11 brand-new bikes to local kids. Photos highlight smiling winners like Brynn and Palmer Miller, Whitley Christopherson, and others as the Legion spreads seasonal cheer and encourages community spirit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunlap

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Dunlap Eagles vs Peoria Notre Dame High School
  Dunlap High School, 5220 Legion Hall Rd, Dunlap
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Dunlap Eagles vs Limestone Community Rockets
  Dunlap High School , 5220 Legion Hall Rd , Dunlap
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Winter Wonderland
  Glen Oak Park , 2218 N Prospect Rd , Peoria
  10:00 am
• Gingerbread House Decorating!
  Peoria Public Library North Branch , 3001 West Grand Parkway , Peoria
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Blue Cactus
  Peoria Public Library North Branch , 3001 West Grand Parkway , Peoria
  2:00 pm
• the 6th annual PEORIA HAIR & FASHION SHOWCASE 2025
  3300 Event Center , 3300 W Willow Knolls Dr , Peoria
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Yoga in the Park at YMCA
  7000 North Fleming Lane , Peoria
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Peoria Municipal Band Commission Meeting
  Peoria, IL Calendar , Bradley University Dingeldine Music Ctr. 1417 W. Barker Avenue, Lower Level , Peoria
  8:00 am
• Women In Leadership Monthly Luncheon
  The Warehouse on State , 736 SW Washington St , Peoria
  11:30 am
• Popcorn Night
  Illinois Prairie District Public Library - Spring Bay Branch , 411 W Illinois St , Spring Bay
  3:00 pm
• Downtown Advisory Commission Meeting
  Peoria, IL Calendar , Twin Towers Plaza 456 Fulton Street, Fourth floor, Suite 420 , Peoria
  4:30 pm
• Fair Employment Commission Meeting
  Peoria, IL Calendar , 419 Fulton Street, Suite 110 , Peoria
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Social Studies Teacher in Dunlap. Apply here.
• Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Flexible schedule - Earn at least $1735 by driving 152 trips with Uber - Uber Technologies, Inc. in Dunlap. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunlap here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peoria

• New Hope apartments receive funding from Peoria City Council (centralillinoisproud.com)
• Peoria students compete in ‘The Amazing Shake' contest (centralillinoisproud.com)
• Fewer shots, fewer victims: Peoria Police see major gun violence declines in 2025 (25newsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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