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Good day Peoria! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which parts of the Illinois River should Peorians avoid after this overflow?
  • What changes are coming to Peoria homes and Springdale Cemetery?
  • Why a Peoria woman wants out of jail before her trial

Also on today's calendar: Tuba Christmas Peoria 2025 and 7 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tim H.!

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 36, low: 28.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Peoria issues sewage warning after rainfall causes overflow into Illinois River (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria officials are warning residents to avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River downstream from Detweiller Marina after a recent rainfall caused a combined sewer overflow. City leaders say ongoing infrastructure projects, required under federal regulations, aim to reduce these sewage discharges during wet weather, but residents should still take precautions now to avoid getting sick.
   

2. City of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met December 17 (peoriastandard.com) — Peoria’s Historic Preservation Commission recently reviewed several neighborhood projects, including repairs to a multifamily building on North Sheridan, rooftop solar panels on North Garfield, and a new memorial and accessibility upgrades at Springdale Cemetery. These cases could affect nearby property appearance, historic character, and how residents and visitors experience one of Peoria’s most notable cemeteries.
   

3. Jailed 6 months, Peoria woman pleads for pretrial release in friend's shooting death (25newsnow.com) — A 20-year-old Peoria woman charged in the June shooting death of a Pekin teenager near Peoria’s Riverfront is asking to be released from jail before trial. Her attorney argues the gun fired accidentally and wants house arrest with monitoring, ahead of a Jan. 22 hearing before a Peoria County judge.
   

4. River City Construction Foundation presents check to Woodruff Career & Technical Center (centralillinoisproud.com) — Woodruff Career & Technical Center in Peoria just received a $6,502.50 donation from the River City Construction Foundation to replace or upgrade equipment for its skilled trades programs. The gift is part of more than $50,000 raised for 17 area schools, helping expand hands-on learning and safety-focused tools like a new Saw Stop table saw.
   

5. Peoria dispensary manager sees Trump order as boost to cannabis research, ease stigma, (25newsnow.com) — A Peoria cannabis dispensary manager says President Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana could finally open the door to serious medical research and reduce stigma for local patients. While Illinois laws stay the same for now, he believes better data could help Peorians understand cannabis’ benefits and risks beyond stereotypes, even as federal banking and interstate issues remain unresolved.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My friend has two kittens that are ready to go.
    They are the kittens that we rescued from outside in my carport . Let me know if you would like one. (Nextdoor Golden Acres)
  • Issues Update | City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s Day Holidays, Peoria Police Department Hosts Holiday with Heroes Event, Recycling and Trash Pick-Up Schedule Changes, and more!
    City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s Day Holidays (p. 1) Call for Artists: Suite 207 Exhibit at City Hall (pp. 1-2) Community Development –… (Nextdoor )
  • As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a look back at stories from our Communications Division that put a spotlight on city operations. From April: Learn... (X: CityofPeoria_IL)
  • Four Peoria juveniles are arrested on stolen motor vehicle charges. (X: peoria_police)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Peoria. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Produce Associate 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 dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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