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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Zoo announced new addition Fitz, a one-year-old reticulated giraffe born on April 2 at Memphis Zoo and now finishing quarantine before joining the herd. He will soon join two female giraffes—Vivian and Emy—bringing fresh energy to the exhibit. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Supreme Court said it is unclear when it will rule on former deputy Sean Grayson's appeal for pretrial release in the murder case of Sonya Massey, with his trial set for October in Peoria — his attorney said Grayson has complied with court orders and needs release for cancer treatment. ABC7 Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Live Nation announced that starting May 21 tickets for select shows will cost $30 as part of its $30 Ticket to Summer sale—Illinois venues such as the Peoria Civic Center, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and Huntington Bank Pavilion will offer discounted access. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an open-house meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at the Gateway Building—200 NE Water Street—from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for residents to give input on updating the Bike Master Plan to make the city more bike-friendly. City of Peoria
- ➤ The city council approved more than $41,000 in TIF funds to keep the PeoriaCorps workforce program running for its current class of five, who train young adults in green infrastructure and public works. Council members stressed that local support was needed after Serve Illinois paused the program following federal funding cuts & the city had relied on settlement funds from Edwards Power Plant. WMBD
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-area girls track athletes secured spots for the state finals (May 22-24) at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston after top performers and those meeting qualifying marks advanced from nine sectionals held last week. A total of 88 entries from local schools qualified so far as details continue to be updated. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Revel in Red Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Putt Club East Peoria — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of high-energy rock anthems under the stars with Revel in Red.
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Mini Mushroom Fairy House Clay Class
12-1:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Create your own whimsical mini mushroom fairy house in this fun, all-ages clay hand-building workshop.
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Bubble Bowl Clay Hand Building Class
12-1:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost not specified — Create a unique bubble bowl in a fun, beginner-friendly clay class for all ages.
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