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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Fire Department kicks off its 4th annual Fill the Firetruck campaign, asking donors to bring new school supplies to any fire station. The drive partners with the Peoria Afro Firefighters Association, Peoria Park District and Peoria Firefighters Local 50 and will collect items for students from kindergarten to college until July 22, aiming to fill 1,200 backpacks. 25 News Now
- ➤ Sidewalk work continues at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street as part of the conversion project, affecting crossings at Fayette, Main, Fulton Plaza, near the Civic Center, and at the northeast corner of SW Adams and N William Kumpf. Pedestrians and drivers are urged to use caution and follow posted parking restrictions+ extra measures will be announced as the project advances. City of Peoria
- ➤ This weekend, central Illinois will host five events— the Spring Bay Watermelon Festival at Legion Post 1115 runs June 5—7, the Tremont Turkey Festival in downtown Tremont runs June 6—8, Elmwood holds its Strawberry Festival on June 7 at Central Park, Chillicothe’s Party in the Park takes place on June 7 from 4 to 11 p.m., and Peoria Heights hosts the Sunday Funday Block Party and Pickleball Tournament on June 8. Pekin Daily Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rich Pestein (74), owner of Peoria’s Bushwhacker for 50 years, is set to retire and is looking for someone to take over the store even if it changes its purpose. He said he may return with a lighter workload while he spends more time playing bridge and traveling. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former neurosurgery resident in Peoria, Henry Chang, 30, was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to two felony counts of unauthorized videotaping in an employee bathroom at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center — where he secretly recorded over 50 employees. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria City Council approved Tuesday night the plans for a small shopping center at University Street and War Memorial Drive that will include a Dutch Bros Coffee shop and another drive-thru business — the council waived a traffic study despite concerns raised during the meeting. WMBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness is launching its High School Summer Pass program to give free gym memberships for Illinois teens aged 14 to 19 from Sunday, June 1 until Sunday, Aug. 31. Parents must sign a waiver for those under 18, and participants may enter a contest to win a $10,000 scholarship by uploading a video on TikTok + tagging @planetfitness with the designated hashtags. Pekin Daily Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Journal Star is asking Peoria-area fans to vote for their choice for high school softball player of the year with candidates from Washington, Metamora and Dunlap—voters see updated stats through May 27. The poll is open until noon June 5 and will not affect official postseason awards—make your pick for the most outstanding player. Pekin Daily Times
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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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To-Go Cup Hand Building Class
12:00 – 1:30 PM — The Clay Den — All materials included — Learn to shape your own ceramic to-go cup in a creative workshop.
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