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Peoria
Monday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria International Airport reported a record 71,988 passengers in March, breaking the previous high of 68,447 set in July 2019 + officials noted that counts have exceeded pre-COVID monthly averages since June 2024. Pekin Daily Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois students seeking higher education now have a new loan option that does not require a co-signer—called the Funding U Illinois No-Cosigner Loan. The program, offered in partnership with the Treasurer's office, Funding U, and ISL Education Lending, provides fixed rates from 7.99% to 9.49% for state residents attending in-state public or private nonprofit colleges. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic delays are expected today and over the next two weeks—workers will close lanes on the Murray Baker Bridge on I-74 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for expansion joints work. Additionally, Center Street under the Cedar Street Bridge extension will be closed for six weeks while painting is completed, and Edmund Street will reopen when the work is finished. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria officials have scheduled the fourth demolition event on the old McClugage Bridge span for Wednesday when the largest blast will sever the steel beams from the main truss section and close U.S. Route 150 at about 9:30 a.m.—traffic will be rerouted with no stops allowed while viewers stay outside the secured area. WMBD
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Fused Glass Ocean Wave Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Create a shimmering glass ocean wave piece in this engaging workshop.
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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Unleash your creativity with a hands-on pottery class perfect for beginners and skilled potters alike.
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Training Officer Bootcamp
1-3 p.m. — Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino — No cost — Enhance your training skills and network at this comprehensive bootcamp for training officers.
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Free Comic Book Day Workshop
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Registration required — Create your own six panel comic with Do Art Productions!
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Philharmonic 100 Year Celebration
2:30-5 p.m. — Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate a century of song and tradition with the Philharmonic Chorale.
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Planter Clay Hand Building Class
4:30-6 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a personalized clay planter while learning hand-building techniques and enjoy a complimentary plant.
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Blossom Teacup Hand Building Class
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a unique floral-inspired mug for Mother's Day weekend.
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Family Hand Print Bowl Event
1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost varies — Create a meaningful keepsake using your family's handprints in clay.
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Organic Flower Vase Clay Hand Building Class
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost not specified — Craft a unique flower vase while enjoying quality time with loved ones this Mother's Day weekend.
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Summer Slices Ceramic Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $20 deposit plus additional cost based on item — Create your own watercolor style ceramic piece with guided techniques.
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