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Peoria
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria firefighters arrived Friday night at 7:45 p.m. at Adams and Western Avenue for a crash that injured several people and trapped one inside a vehicle—crews removed the door with rescue tools to free the patient and took all occupants to a hospital for evaluation. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A male pedestrian, identified as Michael Ayers (35), was struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in Washington late Wednesday night and died at OSF Healthcare St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria as his autopsy revealed multiple blunt force injuries and the investigation remains ongoing. WCBU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy award-winning rock band The Wallflowers led by Jakob Dylan will perform at the historic Scottish Rite Theatre in Peoria on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.—tickets start at $49.50. TempleLive Music Group secured the lease from Kim Blickenstaff's KDB Group to revive the venue for live entertainment this summer. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The second demolition of the McClugage Bridge will occur Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. and will shut the bridge and nearby roads for about one hour—Route 150 traffic will be rerouted via the interchange ramps—as one of seven weekly events removing the old eastbound structure, with a final demolition added for mid-June due to rising Illinois River waters. WMBD
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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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Clay Wreath Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Craft a personalized ceramic wreath using creative slab-building techniques.
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Fused Glass Retro Squares Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on glass fusing workshop for all skill levels.
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Pick Your Project Open Studio
11 AM-4 PM — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with DIY projects like pottery and glass art in a welcoming studio atmosphere.
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Open Studio Creative Time
11 AM – 4 PM — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies by project — Unleash your creativity with pottery, glass, and canvas art at a DIY studio atmosphere.
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Personalized Beer Stein Crafting Class
4:30-6 p.m. — The Clay Den — Not specified — Craft your own unique beer stein in this personalized hand-building class.
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Crushed Glass Butterfly Resin Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $40 for each piece — Create a stunning crushed glass butterfly art piece while enjoying snacks and drinks.
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Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $15 per additional piece — Experience a fun pottery class perfect for all skill levels and take home your creations.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs
2:05 – 6:05 p.m. — Dozer Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Peoria Chiefs.
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Fused Glass Plant Stakes Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Sucre Sweets and Socials — Ticket includes drinks and treats — Create colorful glass plant stakes in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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