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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, a motorcycle driver was injured when his bike unexpectedly lost power on the ramp from westbound I-74 to University Street—he was taken to a local hospital. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Los Cabos Cantina and Grill — a longtime supporter of Cinco de Mayo celebrations — is hosting a family-friendly event with live music, an outdoor grill, a mechanical bull, and face painting today from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meanwhile, Chicago canceled its parade due to deportation fears. 25 News Now
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife Prairie Park officials announced a $1.5 million plan to expand the park with a new RV campground—each site will have a concrete pad and hook-ups—and a swimming beach while renovating an 1800s stone house and relocating the Bison Hump Pump Track. The park approved a financing plan using fundraising and borrowing, and the Peoria County Board will vote this week on a special use permit that will let the project finish by March. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria will spend $77 million on salaries and $43.3 million on benefits for city employees in 2025, making wage costs about 42% of its $288 million budget—of the 50 highest compensated employees, 49 are police or fire personnel while City Manager Patrick Urich, with a $220,149.91 base salary, ranks 23rd. Peoria Journal Star
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Livability study identified five Illinois cities among the Top 100 Best Places to Live based on nearly 100 factors like economy, housing, and education, with Naperville ranking the highest and Peoria making the list for the third consecutive year—highlighting local appeal. Evanston, Bloomington, and Champaign also earned recognition for their unique community benefits. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Little Feat Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Prairie Home Alliance Theater — $88-$157 — Enjoy an evening of classic rock at the highly anticipated Little Feat concert.
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Glass and Resin Flower Trio Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 for 3 canvases — Create a stunning flower trio with sparkle in this fun, hands-on workshop.
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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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