Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Peoria.
🏘️ Community
A team from Central Illinois traveled to Ukraine this summer to build a new foster village with 12 homes and update a school in Ternopil for hundreds of children.
They plan another trip in May 2027 to continue their humanitarian work + renew support.
🚧 Accidents
A 15-year-old teen died after a three-rider collision at the Peoria Motorcycle Club on Aug.
22, dying on Sept. 1; he was known for his kindness and organ donation that saved three lives.
💼 Business
Pearl Technology of Peoria Heights was named to the CRN Fast Growth 150 list for its innovative IT solutions & AI support.
It will host the 2026 Central Illinois Cyber & AV Technology Showcase Monday, Sept. 28 at 12 p.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar will open its third storefront, the first outside Peoria County, on Oct.
1 at the Blutowne apartment complex. The new restaurant will offer a free pizza or appetizer deal for the first 500 guests, with one guest winning a year of free pizza.
🏛️ Government
Federal funds boosted the Galena Road Industrial Park project when Congressman Darin LaHood announced on Friday that $600,000 was allocated for land purchase and infrastructure improvements aimed to attract new industries and jobs to the area+ Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said available land must be put to work.
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