Daily
Peoria
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were taken to a local hospital after a two-vehicle crash on May 18 near Route 24—9 in Mapleton when a pickup truck overturned in a collision with a car. WMBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businessman Jorell Glass and the owners of El Gallo Bar & Grill met after a social media controversy that started on Mother's Day over a disputed meal bill. A video posted Friday shows them shaking hands — the restaurant apologized and said both sides miscommunicated with no harmful intent. Peoria Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria police have no suspect after a man was shot in the stomach outside a house on the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Drive when officers arrived around 8:05 p.m. on Saturday—he was alert and talking to officers before being taken to a local hospital for treatment. WMBD
- ➤ North Pekin police arrested two juveniles on May 18 for an alleged armed robbery at the BP gas station on Radio City Drive — the suspects were taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria police recovered a car stolen in a carjacking on Saturday after officers responded at around 8:10 p.m.—the vehicle was later found unoccupied on West Hurlburt while the suspect remains at large. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025, which began in Indianapolis and will pass through many local communities, will stop in Peoria tomorrow when parishioners gather at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church at about 6:30 p.m. A 20-minute procession will carry participants to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception — where a monstrance holding sacramental bread will be displayed. 25 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Peoria sophomore Quinton Kitt received a basketball scholarship offer from the University of Illinois on Sunday, joining offers from Illinois State and Bradley. He averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season—helping East Peoria achieve its first 20-win season since 1997—and said he felt grateful after speaking with Coach Geoff Alexander. Pekin Daily Times
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Last Light Acrylic on Canvas
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Unleash your creativity by painting a succulent masterpiece with friends and step-by-step guidance.
-
Fused Glass Mushrooms Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee required — Learn to craft whimsical fused glass mushroom lights in this hands-on creative workshop.
-
Beautiful Bonsai Acrylic Painting Class
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while painting a stunning bonsai to take home.
-
Stretch and Sculpt: Yoga and Planter Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM — The Clay Den — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a fusion of yoga and hand-building clay planters for a creative and relaxing experience.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Peoria
Daily Peoria is a community newsletter sharing current events in Peoria, Illinois. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Peoria, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Peoria.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Peoria and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community.
We help people in Peoria save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Peoria, about Peoria, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Peoria
A free Peoria community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Peoria. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypeoria.com/sitemap