Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Peoria.
🏘️ Community
Goodwill helped over 250 veterans receive supplies, meals and duffel bags at its 18th annual Stand Down event at Goodwill Commons — an initiative to support veterans through the colder months.
The nonprofit will also serve Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to those in need.
📰 Economy
Ameren is adding $10 million to energy assistance programs to help Illinois households, small businesses, nonprofits, and military pay high energy bills.
The funding supports initiatives like Warm Neighbors Cool Friends, Non-Residential Hardship, and Military Program and builds on over $107 million provided so far.
🎓 Education
Illinois Central College and nine other schools in the region formed a consortium to provide maritime training and boost local job opportunities.
Peoria Mayor Rita Ali signed the memorandum at a meeting near Oglesby, and the program will soon offer courses to train workers for jobs along the inland waterways.
🌲 Environment
A new 5,000-panel solar energy facility on 37 acres in northwest Peoria went online yesterday, producing 2.5 megawatts for 420 homes and businesses.
Ameren Illinois invested $20M in the project, which adds 1.5-megawatt battery storage from ELM MicroGrid to stabilize the grid.
🏛️ Government
BNSF is closing Dogtown Lane at the crossing between Tiber Creek Road and W.
Meehan Road and Kramm Road at the crossing between Illinois Route 8 and Dubois Road from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 23 + the Peoria County Highway Department advises drivers to use alternate routes.
🏥 Health
OSF HealthCare was named among the nation's top oncology programs by Becker’s Hospital Review for its work in cancer research, treatment, and innovation at the Peoria-based Cancer Institute.
The institute completed proton therapy for 380 patients since 2024 & nearly doubled lung cancer screening rates over recent years.
📰 Lifestyle
Peoria was named one of the 9 Best Places to Retire on a River by Money Talks News.
The report highlighted the city’s affordable living, scenic Illinois River Valley views (including Grandview Drive) and robust amenities like healthcare, restaurants and educational opportunities.
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