Peoria is a key filming location for a new film about the century-old Leopold and Loeb case—American Criminals, directed by local Aaron Warr. The movie will debut on streaming services early next month with a red carpet premiere on Aug. 2 at AMC Grand Prairie theaters.
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Three young men—20-year-old Christopher Adams, 18-year-old Kemareon Bell, and 17-year-old Lamar Cagle—pleaded not guilty to first degree murder charges linked to the fatal June 20th shooting of 20-year-old Teron Scott at MLK Park in South Peoria, with the next hearing set for August 19th.
Peoria's renowned billiards player Judex James, aged 83, is recovering from an ischemic stroke he suffered in September 2024 and will have a benefit tournament on Saturday at Racks on the Rocks in West Peoria to help cover his medical expenses — nearly 100 players are expected to participate. Friends and family organized the event to support his ongoing therapy and recovery.
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