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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a South Peoria shooting suspect must stay behind bars
  • Will your Peoria grocery bill actually drop when the state tax ends?
  • How low could Peoria gas prices go this winter?

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 38, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 25 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peoria man charged with August shooting ordered to stay in jail before trial (25newsnow.com) — A Peoria man accused in an August shooting at Cityscape Apartments has been ordered to remain in jail while his case moves forward. The incident happened on Romeo B. Garrett Avenue in South Peoria, and prosecutors say witnesses and surveillance footage link him to the crime. Investigators are still gathering information and are asking anyone with tips to contact Peoria Police.
   

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2. Grocery tax to remain in most Central Illinois municipalities despite statewide repeal (centralillinoisproud.com) — Most Central Illinois communities, including Peoria and West Peoria, will keep charging a local grocery tax even after the state’s tax ends in 2026, affecting what you pay at the checkout. Peoria Heights is a rare exception, remaining grocery tax-free for six months due to a missed deadline after a veto fight, while officials debate how fair the tax is and how to replace lost revenue.
   

3. Peoria gas prices drop, now averaging $2.80 per gallon (centralillinoisproud.com) — Peoria-area drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with average gas prices down to $2.80 per gallon and some nearby stations as low as $2.49. Prices have fallen steadily over the past month and year, and analysts say the downward trend could continue into January or February, barring major changes in oil markets.
   

4. Peoria man jailed, accused of shooting, possessing illegal gun (25newsnow.com) — Peoria police say a 19-year-old local resident was arrested after gunfire was detected near North University and West Nowland late Sunday, with no injuries reported. Officers tracked a suspect to a West MacQueen Street home and recovered a defaced handgun. A Peoria County judge has ordered the teen held in jail while the case moves forward.
   

5. Governor selects colonel from QCA as Illinois National Guard leader (ourquadcities.com) — Peoria’s 182nd Airlift Wing plays a central role as Col. Steven Rice, who previously commanded units in Peoria, is promoted to lead the Illinois Air National Guard’s air component. His new post will directly oversee Guard operations and readiness at bases in Peoria, Springfield, and Scott Air Force Base, shaping missions and jobs for nearly 3,000 Airmen statewide.
   

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