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Coffee in hand, Peoria? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flying soon from Peoria? Here’s what to know about parking chaos
  • How one Peoria volunteer helped raise over $1.2 million
  • What Bishop Tylka wants Peoria Catholics to remember this Christmas

Also on today's calendar: Peoria Flea Market and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Peoriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Peoriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain at times, temps: high: 65, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 24 and low of 11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peoria airport sets new travel records, parking lots overflow (centralillinoisproud.com) — If you’re flying out of General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, expect packed parking lots and plan to arrive early, as the airport is seeing record passenger numbers this year. Overflow parking and shuttle buses are in use through January 4, and drivers are warned not to create their own spots or risk tickets.
   

2. Volunteer highlighted for service to Central Illinois Salvation Army (25newsnow.com) — A longtime Salvation Army volunteer in Peoria is being recognized for leading the Tree of Lights campaign, which has already raised more than $1.2 million with help from about 750 volunteers. Stan Cohen’s work spans disaster services, launching Peoria Echelon, and recruiting family and friends to serve, and he’s urging more residents to get involved to better understand and support neighbors in need.
   

3. Peoria's Bishop Tylka urges faithful to follow God's plan for better world (25newsnow.com) — Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka is using his Christmas message to encourage local Catholics to lean into God’s love and help build a more peaceful, hopeful world. In a brief YouTube video, he urges the Peoria-area faithful to let Christ’s gifts take root in their homes and hearts this season.
   

4. Post-Christmas gift returns: What you need to know (centralillinoisproud.com) — If you’re heading to Northwoods Mall in Peoria to return gifts, local stores are generally honoring returns as long as tags are attached, and receipts help. The mall’s general manager says foot traffic is up 4% and encourages shoppers to buy in person next year to avoid disappointing online purchases and extra returns.
   

5. Prep sports recap for Dec. 26, 2025 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria-area hoops fans got plenty to cheer about Friday, with Brimfield, Princeville, Elmwood and Midland advancing in the Princeville Holiday Tournament and several local teams, including Peoria High, winning at the State Farm Classic. Girls squads from Washington, Morton and others also notched big holiday-tournament victories, while Peoria High and Manual struggled at the Manual Girls Shootout.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 27
  • JAKE JAEGER!
    Jukebox Comedy Club, 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Grinch was out earlier this morning with their accomplice waiting to pick them up, this is at 5:13am, Marbleway and Reservoir.
    I’d post the videos but they take a long time to load. Just a heads up for all close by, might want to double check if you’re close by. We were good,… (Nextdoor Northend-Lexington Park)
  • Saw someone enter this house next to me through a window.
    Called the police no one ever came . I know the family who bought the housecsnd they are going work on the house so no one has lived in the house… (Nextdoor Hayes)
  • Illinois Staffing posted a job opening for LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Title 32) in Peoria. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper 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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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