Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Peoria Prowlers Roller Derby held the second annual Rolling with the Bulls 5K run and mile walk yesterday in West Peoria amid rainy weather.
Participants raised funds for Central Illinois Friends + had fun as Prowlers dressed as bulls and chased runners with soft bats.
💼 Business
Peoria-based Caterpillar was ranked 99th among Illinois' top 100 employers in Forbes' Best Employers survey on Aug.
16. Founded in 1925 and still operating local facilities despite relocating its headquarters to Texas, the company earned high ratings for wages, benefits and management style.
🏈 Sports
Former Peoria Chiefs player Josh Baez earned a spot on the local wall of fame after his MLB debut on Saturday at Wrigley Field, where he hit three home runs against Chicago, marking a historic moment in baseball.
This achievement highlights his rapid rise from Dozer Park to the majors.
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