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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ OfficeMax in East Peoria at 200 Riverside Drive will close by June—customers can shop until the end of May—and details on employee transfers and the final closing day have not been provided. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ A small shopping center with Dutch Bros Coffee and a second restaurant is proposed for the busy corner of University Street and War Memorial Drive on a long-vacant 4.5-acre lot. The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plan with two access points only — a decision that may lead the developer to seek alternatives if traffic issues persist — and the city council will decide on May 27. Peoria Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police reported a 30% drop in shootings through April with 14 incidents versus 20 last year, 15 shooting victims compared to 22, and only two homicides instead of four while recovered weapons stayed steady. WMBD
- ➤ A 21-year-old man was arrested in Peoria early Thursday morning after ten shots were fired near Forrest Hill and Knoxville at about 1:15 a.m.—Police found him inside a house near Archer and California and charged him with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and No FOID. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Peoria-area robotics teams returned from the world championships in Houston and competed in the FIRST Lego League Challenge; the Energy Wizards from Dunlap Middle School — a team of seven — brought home a finalist trophy in the innovation category by designing a method to save about half a million dollars each year. The teams plan to build on their success next season while the Lightning Bots placed 31st in the autonomous robot category. WMBD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting this month, city crews will begin green infrastructure restoration work in several areas including the Warehouse District, SW Washington, SW Adams, and along N MacArthur Highway—activities will involve soil and plant removals, soil amendments, and new plantings. Temporary parking restrictions and sidewalk closures will be enforced as work progresses. City of Peoria
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tazewell County Board approved a design-build proposal by PJ Hoerr for a $3.75 million animal control building at the Tremont campus that will begin construction this summer and is set to finish by January — the board also backed solar farm special uses, security upgrades for the sheriff’s impound building, fee increases effective June 1, contract awards, and several board reappointments. WCBU
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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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Flower Bowl Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Craft a beautiful flower-shaped bowl in a fun and creative clay class.
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Hug a Highland Cow Event
10:30 a.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 per person — Experience the joy of hugging Highland Cows while enjoying tasty treats and pottery painting.
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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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