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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chavez Allen and Marshawn Smith were indicted on Tuesday for their alleged involvement with the violent street gang known as the Snakes — which is linked to three murders and 12 shootings — and Smith faces charges including Attempt First Degree Murder while Allen was ordered to remain in jail. WMBD
- ➤ A man was ordered to remain in jail after police charged 24-year-old Tyshawn Britton with hijacking a test drive vehicle from Autohaus of Peoria this past Saturday + he allegedly punched the driver, claimed he had a gun, and sped the car at 122 MPH on Interstate 155 before officers intercepted it. WMBD
- ➤ A Pekin man aged 21 charged with fatally shooting two friends in a South Pekin home remains in custody pending a mental fitness evaluation (his next hearing is set for May 22). WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spectators gathered today at 7:30 p.m. along the Illinois River to watch the implosion of the McClugage Bridge eastbound lanes but waited nearly three hours as crews managed excess onlookers, 45 mph gusts, and a tugboat stuck in the blast zone — a delay that postponed the main truss fall until about 10 p.m. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle Health pulmonologist Dr. Ravi Kashyap said rising temperatures and pollen counts are making spring allergies tougher, so Peoria residents should check daily pollen updates, wear a mask when outside, and wash their clothes after coming home. He added that those with new or severe allergy symptoms—especially people with asthma—should contact their doctor for testing and treatment. WCBU
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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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