🌱 Chimney Fire + New Indoor-Outdoor Facility Plan For East Peoria

Good morning, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Peoria Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 59 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Peoria today:

1. Firefighters in Peoria responded to a chimney fire on Sunday evening in the 100 block of East Embert Place. The fire was contained to the fireplace chimney and was determined to be unintentional. No injuries were reported, and additional companies were called in to ensure there was no hidden fire in the walls or attic. (CIProud.com)
2. An indoor-outdoor family entertainment complex with a restaurant is planned for the three-acre northern portion of Lot 4 in the Bass Pro Shops subdivision in East Peoria. The development has been approved by the council, and the completion of the entertainment center is targeted for the spring of 2024. While there is still much to be finalized, the focus of the design is on providing family entertainment for all ages. (Pekin Daily Times)
3. Two people were injured in a shootout in Peoria on Saturday. Police received ShotSpotter alerts, and when they arrived on the scene, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. During the investigation, officers found the vehicle that had fled the scene and apprehended the driver, who had also been shot. (Peoria Journal Star)

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Today in Peoria:

• Foster Parent Support Group At Foster Village Peoria (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry four-leg friend? Titus is an energetic eight-year-old dog who loves his squirrel patrol duties and knows all his basic commands. He has adjusted well in his foster home and has lived successfully with an elderly cat but would do best as the only animal in the house. (Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus via Instagram)
• Paris is coming to Peoria! The Peoria Riverfront Museum is presenting four films by French directors Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut, with in-person discussions by resident film curator, Marc Eliot. (Peoria Riverfront Museum via Instagram)
• The Peoria Playhouse is offering a special Open Art Studio for kids during Earth Week. The event will take place on Apr. 25, which is Member Tuesday, and children can stop in anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to participate in the fun activity. (Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.