Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.
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📰 Economy
Gas prices in Peoria rose 13.8 cents over the past week to an average of $4.75 per gallon, GasBuddy said after surveying 148 stations, with local prices ranging from $4.54 to $5.19 per gallon and remaining $1.64 higher than a year ago.
🎓 Education
Bradley University will honor alumnus Jory Luster Sr., Luster Products CEO, as its 2026 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year and he will speak on innovation and leadership Wednesday, Nov.
11. The free event runs 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hayden-Clark Peplow Pavilion; registration is requested.
🏛️ Government
IDOT is making emergency repairs to restore North Knoxville Avenue after summer rain caused a slope failure (between West Inverness Street, North Picture Road and West North Lane); temporary storm pipe, culvert and shoulder work will finish by mid-November, and permanent reconstruction will start in early 2027.
🏥 Health
The Tazewell County Health Department inspected 53 food service facilities in September and found 22 with no violations, including Sunny Vibes Hot Dogs at 813 Creve Coeur Ave., while two businesses had five or more violations.
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