Monday, March 24th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died from a multi-vehicle crash that happened Saturday night near Forrest Hill and University in Peoria—three vehicles including a motorcycle were involved and Illinois State Police led the investigation after Peoria Police handled many calls. WMBD
- ➤ A 39-year-old man, Keith Seigel, died after he fled a dump truck crash in a ditch in Hanna City as deputies responded near 3rd Street and Farmington Road just before 10:45 p.m. Friday and later found him not breathing at a nearby business at 2:30 a.m. Saturday—witness accounts and camera footage suggest he fell from a retaining wall and struck his head while the investigation continues. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria went up a little today as GasBuddy reported an average of $3.27 per gallon of unleaded—up 4.3 cents from last week—and AAA showed similar numbers for the Peoria-Pekin area. Analysts said the increase is due to the final steps in switching to a summer blend of gasoline. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After defeating George Mason 75—67 on Saturday, the Bradley Braves earned a chance to host one final game at Carver Arena in Peoria with Christian Davis and Corey Thomas each scoring 21 points. They will play Chattanooga on Tuesday night— the winner will advance to the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 1. WMBD
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Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Day 1
Art at the Bodega hosts a three-day art camp for kids aged 6 and up during spring break, featuring fun projects and light refreshments.
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Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Day 2
This art camp offers a fun and educational experience for children aged 6 and up during spring break, featuring engaging projects and techniques to inspire young artists.
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Killswitch Engage Concert
Evening — Peoria Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic energy of Killswitch Engage live in Peoria.
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Bunny Gnome Clay Hand-Building Workshop
Participants will learn to sculpt and design their own bunny-themed gnomes in this creative clay workshop.
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ACOTAR Pottery Painting Night
6-8 p.m. | Art at the Bodega | $10 deposit for pottery | Unleash creativity while painting ceramics inspired by the ACOTAR universe.
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Hand-Build Your Own Textured Clay Mug Fundraiser for St. Jude Runs
This hands-on workshop allows participants to design and build their own textured mugs from clay, guided by an instructor, making it suitable for all skill levels.
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Pick Your Project Open Studio Time
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Snack and drink options available — Unleash your creativity in a welcoming DIY art studio with various fun projects.
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Exhibition: Capturing Light with Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
11 AM - 5 PM | Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois | Free entry | Explore dynamic reflections and shadows through the lens of a photographer and a glass artist inspired by architectural designs.
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Exhibition - Capturing Light: Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
11 AM - 5 PM | Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois | Free entry | Explore dynamic reflections and shadows through the lens of photographer Bennett Johnson and the glass artistry of Jim Scheller.
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Exhibition: Capturing Light with Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — Free entry — Explore dynamic reflections and shadows through the lens of Bennett Johnson and the glass artistry of Jim Scheller.
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