Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Storm sewer installation on N Harker Drive beginning Oct. 1 will cause traffic delays for two weeks. City of Peoria
- ➤ The Western Avenue Greenway Project, a unique urban park in Peoria, is maintained by neighborhood volunteers rather than the city, enhancing local green space and community bonds. WCBU
- ➤ Traffic patterns on W Reservoir Boulevard will be altered starting Oct. 1 for six weeks due to the Reservoir Pedestrian Safety Project, affecting lane widths and adding a pedestrian island. City of Peoria
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested in Peoria for allegedly harboring a 15-year-old runaway and facing charges including criminal sexual assault and possession of child pornography. 25 News Now
- ➤ A man was arrested for an armed robbery at a West Peoria gas station, caught using surveillance and found with the described vehicle. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Komatsu initiates construction of a new $30 million facility in Peoria, expected to bolster local manufacturing and engineering employment by Christmas 2025. Pekin Daily Times
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR With major brands like MGM and Hasbro already on board, Illinois investors have a rare opportunity to join Adobe and Fidelity in backing RAD Intel, an AI-powered advertising company whose valuation has soared from $5M to $85M in just four years.* RAD Intel
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF Healthcare secures a spot on the Forbes list of Illinois' best employers for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Peoria Journal Star
-
Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess
Explore the intricate work of Constance Estep as she delves into the complexities of interpersonal relationships through layering and collaging found objects.
-
IEEE Central Illinois Networking Meetup
Experience an informal networking opportunity among IEEE members at The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, welcoming students and professionals alike.
-
Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience an exploration of interpersonal relationships through Constance Estep's layered collages and found objects at the Contemporary Art Center.
-
Constance Estep's Exhibition: This Beautiful Mess
Experience the intricate layering and collaging of Constance Estep as she explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through her art.
-
Paint Your Pet: Acrylic Painting Class
Experience a creative afternoon painting a personalized portrait of your pet with guidance from talented artists in a fun studio environment.
-
Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess
Experience an exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered collages and found objects of artist Constance Estep.
-
Exhibition Featuring Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience an immersive art exhibition that explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through unique layering and collaging techniques by artist Constance Estep.
-
Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience an insightful exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered and collaged works of artist Constance Estep at the Contemporary Art Center.
-
Sesame Street Live: A Spectacular Family Show
Experience a delightful live performance featuring beloved characters like Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.
-
Brandon Lake Live in Concert
Experience an uplifting evening of music with Brandon Lake at the Peoria Civic Center.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

The Future of Ads: Smarter, Less Annoying, and Actually Effective
Nobody likes annoying ads. So why do brands continue to waste billions every year on ads that get ignored, skipped, or just don’t connect ever, even a little?
RAD Intel, a pre-IPO company, is fixing this massively broken system—helping brands deliver ads people actually want to see with their AI-powered technology.
That’s why big names like MGM, Omnicom, Hasbro, Sweetgreen, and Skechers trust RAD Intel to reach the right people with the right message.
Now, our readers have a rare chance to get in early on RAD Intel’s SEC-qualified Regulation A offering:
🚀 Explosive growth—valuation soared from $5M to $85M in just 4 years*
💰 $37M raised—market confidence is strong
🔹 Backed by Adobe, Fidelity and 6,000+ investors, including insiders from Google, Amazon, Youtube & Meta
Invest in RAD Intel Today!
This is a paid advertisement for RAD Intel’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.radintel.ai.
*This valuation has been set by RAD Intel. There is currently no public market for the Company’s Common Stock
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Peoria
Daily Peoria is a community newsletter sharing current events in Peoria, Illinois. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Peoria, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Peoria.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Peoria and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community.
We help people in Peoria save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Peoria, about Peoria, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Peoria
A free Peoria community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Peoria. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypeoria.com/sitemap