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Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria firefighters and Ameren Gas responded at 9:20 a.m. to a gas leak at 8615 N. Knoxville Ave.—the Commerce Bank building—after a company hit an underground natural gas main; the leak caused an odor and the bank remained closed until repairs were complete. 25 News Now
- ➤ A bank building in North Peoria closed after a gas leak was reported just after 9:15 a.m. near Knoxville and Inverness—Peoria Fire and Ameren said crews found an underground natural gas main was struck, causing a strong odor but no fire. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Art Guild will launch Art Without Boundaries, a free weekly art program for kids up to 17 starting in June at several local sites including the Shoppes of Grand Prairie, downtown, and the McClure library. Hundreds of children have already registered and the program will provide one-day bus passes to help with transportation—funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria Public Schools students will begin the Mayor’s Youth Program—a paid eight‐week summer internship—on Monday, June 2 at 9 a.m. in Twin Towers Plaza Conference Room 420 at 456 Fulton St as they work on beautification projects such as planting, mulching, and litter removal and take part in Friday career exploration activities. City of Peoria
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Senate passed House Bill 1910 today, which would require public libraries to stock naloxone and have one trained staff member on duty at all hours. Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign the measure soon—this proposal was introduced by high school senior Jordan Henry from Elgin to help address opioid overdoses. WMBD
- ➤ A building in Peoria’s Warehouse District was approved for alcohol sales when the city council approved the site application on Tuesday. S and A Hospitality stated the Love Shack at Pop Up Chicken Shop will operate with separate point of sale systems to keep the businesses apart. WMBD
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker said he will veto any state budget that includes broad-based tax hikes on individuals, corporations — or the sales tax used to fund new spending, arguing such increases would harm working families. Lawmakers are in final negotiations for the FY26 budget amid falling revenue forecasts while business groups warn that targeted taxes could slow economic growth. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-area boys advanced from the state track preliminaries held at Eastern Illinois University on May 28 and 29 and will compete in Saturday’s finals. The event held separate rounds for Class 1A plus 2A/3A contests, with local qualifiers emerging from schools like Elmwood/Brimfield and Deer Creek-Mackinaw. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus — Tickets available — Swing along with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra as they perform timeless classics.
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