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Peoria
Monday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a ceremony at Peoria’s Springdale Cemetery honored fallen soldiers as American Legion Post Two members and the Marine Corps League Honor Guard played Taps and recited local service members' names (the cemetery has observed Memorial Day tributes for around 157 years). 25 News Now
- ➤ With Memorial Day marking the start of summer, Peoria-area public pools are set to open soon to help residents beat the heat in summer 2025. Aquaplex at the Peoria Riverplex, Gwynn Family Aquatic Center, and 13 other locations will offer water slides, lazy rivers, splash pads, and varied hours and admission fees—giving families many refreshing options. Pekin Daily Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 3 a.m. on Sunday, an accidental kitchen fire at 817 West Meadows Place left four adults and six pets displaced as firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, rescued trapped cats, and took one person with minor injuries to a local hospital — the damage is estimated at $20,000. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police released three photos of missing 29-year-old Allison M. Baldwin, last seen near the 200 block of NE Glen Oak on May 21—and her friend reported her missing on May 25, asking anyone with information to contact police. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren said that starting in June electric bills for Illinois customers will rise by 18% to 22%, meaning a typical bill could increase by about $37.62 to $45.98 until September. The jump is driven by a new supply charge of 12 cents per kilowatt hour—up from 8.2 cents in the winter—and prices will drop in October when winter rates resume. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Memorial Day weekend, several Peoria road projects will begin affecting local traffic. West Peoria's Rohmann and Sterling Avenues will be closed Tuesday for one week for maintenance while starting Wednesday, Tremont's Allentown Road over I-155 will be shut until mid-September and Peoria’s Warren and Widenham Streets will close under a sewer control project; lane closures at Route 29 and Cedar Hills Drive will start Thursday—drivers should follow posted detours. WMBD
- ➤ The Peoria Heights Village Board fired Fire Chief Dan Decker after voting not to renew his contract on Saturday—trustees cited concerns over insufficient training funds and equipment certification issues while some firefighters supported his leadership. Decker, who has been chief since November 2023, said he never received complaints about his performance. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bradley University announced that baseball Head Coach Elvis Dominguez retired after 17 years at Bradley and 38 years in collegiate baseball — he earned 542 wins in his career. The University has begun a nationwide search for a new coach — a move to sustain its competitive role in the Missouri Valley Conference. WMBD
- ➤ The 2025 IESA track and field finals took place in East Peoria, with Class 1A and 2A events held May 17–18 and Classes 3A and 4A held May 24–25 at EastSide Centre—crowning state champions across 244 events, including 38 titles from local Journal Star circulation area competitors. Pekin Daily Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Golf in the Pathway Ministries Golf Outing
8 AM – 5 PM — Metamora Fields Golf Club — Tee times available — Enjoy a day filled with great golf amid scenic views.
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Teen Pottery Summer Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — No experience needed — Explore pottery with hand-building and wheel throwing techniques during this creative summer camp for teens.
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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dozer Park — Check out an exciting Minor League Baseball game featuring local teams in action.
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Teen Pottery Summer Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost info not provided — Explore the world of clay with hand-building and wheel throwing activities for teens.
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Strong Families Resource Fair
1-4:30 p.m. — Frank Campbell Community Center — Free entry — Discover a wealth of resources aimed at supporting families in need at this annual community event.
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New Englobe Glaze Workshop
6 AM – 8 PM — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry + $40 for mugs — Craft unique stoneware mugs with beautiful new engobes in a fun and creative environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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