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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria’s Mayor Rita Ali met with local youth at the Role Model Mixer on Wednesday as 100 mentors from fields like banking, baking, and broadcasting connected with students to share advice and support their dreams. The event was funded by PNC Bank and offered opportunities (such as outings to concerts and the riverfront) for continued mentoring. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A well-known bar and grill at Campustown near Bradley University closed its doors on May 8th. Restaurant owner Ryan Hunt said the decision was made with a heavy heart and thanked customers and staff—calling them the backbone of the business. WCBU
- ➤ Bond Eye Associates, a locally owned optometry practice that has served the community since 1981 at its Peoria and Pekin locations, announced it will close on June 27 due to rising costs and lower insurance reimbursements. The practice will help patients transfer their records and advises them to contact their insurance companies for new providers. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police are investigating the armed robbery of a garbage truck driver—who was pulled from his truck at gunpoint on South Western Avenue at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday—and he was robbed of his wallet and hit, leaving him with minor injuries and taken to a local hospital. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria County Board is appointing Branden Martin as the new county treasurer. He will begin his work on July 14. Peoria County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Greg Neubert from Kewanee and three other patients suffered lifelong pain after non-absorbable sutures were mistakenly used during prostate surgeries at Carle Health in Peoria, causing ongoing urinary problems and daily discomfort. The hospital admitted liability in February while Neubert remains in a legal battle to learn why the error happened and to seek compensation. 25 News Now
- ➤ The Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate is hosting the More Than Pink Walk on Saturday, May 10 at 8 a.m. at the Metro Centre in Peoria to celebrate 40 years of raising breast cancer awareness and supporting survivors. Local families can join the one-mile route that may be repeated+ the event will help raise money for research. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Rivermen star defenseman Zach Wilkie retired after a distinguished SPHL career and said his decision was hard because he wants to start a family and stay in Peoria—he now works as a recruiter for Advanced Technology Services. His impressive career included two championships and multiple awards, and he expressed deep thanks for the support from teammates and fans. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Tony Jackson Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center — Free for veterans — Experience a night of traditional country music with Tony Jackson's captivating vocal style.
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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Dive into pottery with a hands-on wheel throwing course perfect for all skill levels.
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