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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Peoria will face road closures on S.W. Water Street on May 3 for the OSF Nun Run for Cancer—closures and parking limits will affect segments between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., so drivers should plan to use S.W. Washington Street as an alternate route. City of Peoria
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shaun Schlosser and his brother finalized the purchase of Pekin Country Club last week after a five-month process that included a Small Business Administration loan and the acquisition of the club's assets—an 18-hole golf course, restaurant, banquet facility, and pool. They plan to restore the club by reopening the restaurant and offering public golf on Mondays, with discounted memberships available before Memorial Day and public access starting the first week of May. WCBU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A test drive turned into a hijacking on Saturday when a man allegedly armed with a handgun told a Peoria Autohaus employee to leave the vehicle and sped away, with the car later found on Interstate 155—24-year-old Tyshawn Britton was arrested for Aggravated Vehicle Hijacking. WMBD
- ➤ A Peoria man was arrested Saturday after allegedly taking a vehicle at gunpoint during a test drive at Autohaus of Peoria — police later found the car along Interstate 155 in south Tazewell County. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Wildlife Prairie Park officials said an antique 36 caliber muzzle loading percussion cap rifle was stolen from the park’s Log Room—a piece donated in 1981 that has been in the Brooks family since 1835, and anyone with information should contact local police. WCBU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Riley Green will perform his Damn Country Music Tour at the Civic Center Arena on November 15 — tickets will go on sale May 2 at the Toyota Box Office. His set will include songs such as Worst Way and Jesus Saves plus tracks he recorded with Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria held steady at $3.33 per gallon on Monday even as oil prices rallied to the low $60s. Data from GasBuddy shows that prices are nearly 5 cents higher than a month ago and almost 41 cents lower than last year — a trend that reflects a mixed impact nationwide. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Intermittent lane closures will occur along Camp Street’s westbound lane this week near the Camp Street and Clock Tower Drive intersection—one lane of traffic remains open in each direction. City of East Peoria
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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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Peoria Symphony Orchestra Grand Finale
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical love story of Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms.
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CNC Machinist
The CNC Machinist is responsible for operating CNC machinery to manufacture aerospace components with precision and efficiency. This role incudes performing advance inspections, troubleshooting, and contributing to process improvements while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
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