Daily
Peoria
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Journal Star readers voted for the best bloody mary spots in Peoria—Kuchie's on the Water won while Burger Barge and Olympia Sports Bar & Grill placed as finalists. Pekin Daily Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria firefighters responded to a garage fire on N. Columbus Avenue late Wednesday afternoon — arriving at 4:40 p.m. they quickly put out the fire at an unattached garage, limiting damage to about $1,500 as investigators determined it was accidental. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 26th at 6:51 p.m., Peoria Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert on the 2000 block of W. Garden where they saw 38-year-old Amber D. Phelps fleeing the scene—officers later detained her after finding a loaded firearm and arrested her for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, No FOID, and Resisting Police. City of Peoria
- ➤ A father from Peoria and his son died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday near Nashville when their car was struck from behind in a construction zone—25-year-old Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla now faces charges including vehicular homicide and DUI after police reported he refused testing despite signs of impairment. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria officials said early voting remains low with 2,000 ballots cast in person and 5,000 returned by mail from over 20,000 sent out; they hope more voters will cast ballots before Election Day on April 1. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria County Drug Court celebrated its largest graduating class in nearly 30 years on March 26 when a ceremony in courtroom 210 honored 12 graduates who completed the intensive support program — local leaders including Judge Suzanne Patton attended to recognize their progress. Peoria County
- ➤ Crews are pouring footings at the new fire station on Northmoor Road and will begin erecting walls next week; the city expects to open the facility in November following a $4.2 million bid approval—Peoria also ordered two new fire engines to be built in three years to lock in current pricing amid nationwide delays. This project comes after the old station was demolished last month and cleared for construction. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria City Council approved donating its decommissioned, 20-year-old fire truck to Ukraine after a close 7–2 vote and heated debate over national politics—officials said the truck will help fight war-related fires once it departs by ship in April. This decision marks a move to provide humanitarian aid while the vehicle had already been retired for local use. WMBD
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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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Beachy Gnome Clay Class
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create a whimsical beach gnome while learning hand-building clay techniques in a fun workshop.
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That Arena Rock Show
7-9:30 p.m. — TempleLive at the Peoria Scottish Rite — Check ticket pricing — Experience the ultimate tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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Swiss-German Springfest
12-8 p.m. — Avanti’s Event Center — Free admission — Celebrate spring with German food, music, and entertainment featuring Eddie Korosa and more.
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Pick Your Project Open Studio
10 a.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies by project — Unleash your creativity at this DIY art studio with a variety of projects to choose from.
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