🌱 Will Peoria’s new Glen Hollow tax push shoppers to Peoria Heights?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Peoria’s new Glen Hollow tax push shoppers to Peoria Heights?

Also on today's calendar: Family Paint Party and 5 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: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 30, low: 4. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 7 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Additional sales tax set for Glen Hollow shoppers for next year (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria leaders just approved a new 1% sales tax for most non-grocery purchases at Glen Hollow Shopping Center, aiming to fund upgrades and attract more retailers so shoppers stay local instead of heading to places like Peoria Heights. The decision followed a heated debate over whether the tax is “corporate welfare” or a necessary tool to keep retail options strong in Peoria.
   

📸 Around Peoria Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peoria Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Holiday Shop & Stroll
  Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Tourism Reserve Fund Meeting
  Peoria, IL Calendar , 419 Fulton Street Conference Room 404 , Peoria
  9:00 am
• Notice of a Majority of a Quorum - Peoria Police Department's 2025 Holiday with Heroes
  Peoria, IL Calendar Peoria, IL 61602
  4:30 pm
• Boys's JV/V Basketball VS Lewistown High School (Away)
  Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Peoria, IL 61616
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Family Paint Party
  Bust'd Brewing , 4408 N Prospect Rd , Peoria Heights
  3:30 pm
• Oliver’s in Peoria Heights
  Oliver's In the Heights , 1231 E Samuel Ave , Peoria Heights
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Holiday Home Tours at the Soderstrom Family Castle
  4717 N Grandview Dr , Peoria Heights
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• One Stop Shop "Virtual" Meeting
  Peoria, IL Calendar Peoria, IL 61602
  1:30 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
• 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

• Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Driver - Make Money On Your Schedule - Uber Technologies, Inc. in Peoria Heights. Apply here.
• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peoria Heights 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)

Ok Peoria Heights! 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

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