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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Peoria restaurants aced November’s health inspections with zero violations?
  • Peoria family prays for miracle after 10-year-old hit-and-run victim
  • Are you a Peoria artist ready to hang work in City Hall?

Also on today's calendar: Tuba Christmas Peoria 2025 and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 38.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Inspection ready': No violations at 11 Peoria businesses in November (pjstar.com) — Peoria’s latest round of health inspections found 11 restaurants and mobile vendors with zero violations out of 116 checked in November, including Jerusalem Restaurant on Farmington Road. Owners describe the constant work it takes to stay “inspection ready,” emphasizing cleanliness, food safety, and customer trust. The report highlights how diligent practices help Peoria eateries avoid costly problems.
   

2. Family prepares to say goodbye to 10-year-old victim of hit-and-run crash (centralillinoisproud.com) — A 10-year-old Peoria boy, Troy Erving, remains in critical condition and is believed to be brain dead after a hit-and-run on NE Glen Oak Avenue, as his family prepares for possible goodbyes. Relatives are demanding justice from the accused driver, who has a long record of traffic violations and remains jailed on a high bond, while the family plans a vigil and seeks community support.
   

3. City of Peoria accepting submissions for 2026 Art in Suite 207 exhibit (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria artists now have a chance to showcase their work inside City Hall, with submissions for the 2026 Art in Suite 207 exhibit open through Jan. 16. Eligible artists must live in or have a studio in Peoria, and selected two-dimensional, ready-to-hang pieces will remain on display through January 2027.
   

4. Toys for Tots offers hope this holiday for hundreds of Peoria-area families in need (25newsnow.com) — Hundreds of Peoria families received toys, food, and winter essentials at House of Hope on the city’s south side, easing financial stress this holiday season. The annual Toys for Tots distribution served more than 300 pre-registered families and highlighted ongoing needs, while House of Hope continues weekly food pantry services and re-entry support programs at its South Shelley Street location.
   

5. Metamora gets a last-second layup from Briggs Bucy to beat Peoria High; Morton, Dee-Mack, Heyworth among the Eureka Shootout winners (25newsnow.com) — Metamora edged Peoria High 62–61 on a last-second layup by Briggs Bucy, while Peoria Manual got 18 points from Reggie Postelwaite in a win over Macomb. Area teams also shined at the Eureka College Shootout and Metamora Holiday Wrestling Classic, and Washington dominated the Midwest Swim Invite at Peoria Richwoods. It was a busy weekend for central Illinois prep sports fans.
   

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  • 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)
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