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1. Howlin’ Halloween at Tower Park: Local dog-training company The Distracted Dog invites residents to its October 31 event, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., in Peoria Heights. Activities include a dog costume contest, prizes, a silent auction, photo booth, local vendors, and entertainment. View Post >

2. Sneak peek at local small-town life: DennisinPeoria shared an advance look at “The Scenic Route” episode 54, officially publishing Friday. It explores small towns’ distinctive character, including Route 66 centennial connections, a new sports park, and close-knit communities. Planned mayoral interviews fell through because of scheduling conflicts. View Post >

3. Reported Social Security increase for 2027: billybob reports a 3.6% benefit increase, slightly higher than recent expectations but below the 3.7% annual inflation figure cited in the discussion. The supplied post does not include an official announcement or supporting link. View Post >

4. Inflation and bond-yield concerns: billybob reports September consumer inflation rose 0.6%, bringing annual inflation to 3.7%, and says both exceeded expectations. The contributor also reports rising 10-year and 30-year yields. These figures are not independently substantiated in the supplied discussion. View Post >

5. AverageSue worried about retirement losses: AverageSue says their retirement funds are “tanking” and asks what recent news might explain the decline. They suspect inflation numbers, but the supplied discussion offers no confirmed explanation or details about the size of the losses. View Post >

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