Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Peoria.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be installed in Tremont City Park along Tiber Creek from Sept.
2-7 next year as veteran Rick Otey announced at a Tazewell County Board meeting; donations to Tremont Winning Communities support bringing the 3/5 wall replica that toured East Peoria in past years.
Peoria gas prices dropped nearly 9.5 cents last week, with Monday’s average at $4.21 per gallon and AAA reporting $4.25; prices fell about 14 cents from last month but remain 85 cents higher than last year, while national averages are near $4.01 and $4.08.
Former Councilman Eric Turner died at 79 after 24 years on the Peoria City Council.
City officials praised his public service and celebrated his historic tenure as the longest-serving member, noting his humble beginnings and dedicated rise to leadership.
The FDA classified a recall on Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip as Class I due to possible salmonella from contaminated jalapeños and removed 12,995 units from local stores and 12 other states.
Shoppers should check PLU codes + discard any affected products.
The FDA classified nearly 13,000 units of Whole Foods guacamole as highest risk due to a salmonella threat from contaminated jalapeños.
The recall affects products sold in multiple states, including Illinois, and shoppers should not consume the recalled items.
Mosquito season in Peoria runs from April until the first hard frost, and although summer ends on Sept.
21, mosquitoes can stay active until temperatures drop below 50°F — experts advise residents to continue using repellents and keeping screens secure.
Bradley University named longtime local coach Rob Penney as head coach for its new women’s flag football team, part of a broader effort to launch five women’s club sports and offer more playing options for local families in central Illinois.
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