🌱 It Takes A Village + Rise In Gas Prices + Peoria Rivermen Success

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Peoria and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; p.m. rain, breezy. High: 47 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Peoria today:

1. Gas prices rose about five cents in Peoria since last week. According to a GasBuddy survey, the current average gas price in Peoria is $3.62 per gallon of unleaded gas as of Monday, Mar. 20. This price is about six cents more than a month ago. (CIProud.com)
2. The Peoria Rivermen are in first place as the final days of the 2022-23 Southern Professional Hockey League season arrives and the Rivermen attempt to win their sixth regular-season championship in nine years. Their run is among the most dominating in hockey history. (Peoria Journal Star)
3. "It Takes a Village — Peoria," a returning event in Peoria, is back for its fifth annual giveaway to help teen girls have the prom of their dreams. The event helps cut costs for families to make a magical day. Each item, including hundreds of dresses and accessories, was donated to ensure a dream prom experience. (CIProud.com)

Today in Peoria:

• Preschool Parties at Proctor At Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, the Peoria Fire Department held a badge pinning for newly-promoted Engineer Paramedic Colin Besser. Engineer Besser's work ethic has propelled him into the person he is today — a great asset to the department. (Peoria IL Fire Department via Facebook)
• Check out the best deli and sandwich shops around the Peoria area! Winners were picked from the "Best of the Best" dining competition. (Peoria Journal Star)
• In April, the Peoria Riverfront Museum will become the Happiest Place on Earth! Join the museum for its "Disney Film Festival" from Friday, Apr. 28 through Sunday, Apr. 30. in the Giant Screen Theater. (Peoria Riverfront Museum via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.