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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria nonprofit said potential SNAP cuts may worsen food insecurity for low-income families and cause a rise in clients at its biweekly food pantry, which has already seen a 20-30% increase. Community Impact Director Nate Palm warned that previous benefit reductions left many residents more dependent on the pantry for help. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria’s popular Riverfront Market returns this weekend with over 115 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and baked goods in downtown Peoria. The outdoor market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until the end of September—longtime manager Sharon Gramm, who has overseen it for 20 years, leads the event. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, the Peoria County Grand Jury indicted 17-year-old Skylar Jordan for RICO and unlawful use of weapons after linking him to the violent street gang known as the Snakes—he is now in custody and will face trial in adult court. Peoria County
- ➤ A judge ordered that Titus Alexander and Mitchell Smith stay in jail pending trial for alleged spa robberies in Peoria, Dunlap, and Jacksonville — they face a pretrial hearing on June 5. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Corn Stock Theatre announced that its first four summer productions will be held at Dunlap High School while its traditional tent at Bradley Park is under renovation — the lineup includes '9 to 5: The Musical' set to start May 30, 'Pride & Prejudice,' 'The Wizard of Oz,' and 'A Few Good Men,' with 'Oklahoma' returning to Bradley Park. Peoria Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Central College is helping students find new housing after WoodView Commons closed due to repair needs and cash flow issues. Staff are partnering with local providers such as Methodist College Apartments + CityLink to offer alternative beds and transportation for displaced students this fall. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Renovations on the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza will begin Tuesday, May 27 to update the public space in front of the courthouse. Peoria County
- ➤ A state bill would classify attacks on reproductive clinics as terrorism, and Planned Parenthood Illinois supports the proposal to protect clinic access and patient care. The measure comes as the Knoxville Avenue clinic in Peoria, which was firebombed in January 2023 and reopened in June 2024, faces ongoing repairs while lawmakers have until May 31 to act — a move aimed at strengthening safety for providers and patients. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed testing has identified a rabid bat in Peoria County and warned anyone who came in contact with it to seek careful advice and call PCAPS (3096722440) for guidance. The warning reinforces the need to promptly address any bat exposure to prevent illness. WCBU
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