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Pistol Shrimp crowned 2024 Prospect League champs; Peru upgrades Schweickert Stadium
Illinois Valley put its stamp on the circuit with a breakout summer, clinching the 2024 Prospect League championship and delivering the franchise’s first title for the Peru faithful [1].Back home, the Shrimp’s ballpark has leveled up. Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park now boasts an expanded grandstand, a new press box and additional seating, upgrades that promise fuller nights and a louder roar when the Shrimp return to Peru [2]. The club competes in the wood‑bat Prospect League, a summer showcase that continues to send talent up the ladder [3].Looking ahead, Illinois Valley has its schedule cadence and theme nights rolling out each year, with the organization mapping out game dates and a full run of promotional evenings that keep Veterans Memorial Park buzzing through the summer [4][5].