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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Moss Avenue Sale will move to the Founders Circle quad near Bradley University on June 7 at 8 a.m. while its historic street undergoes major reconstruction — nearly $11 million is being spent to rebuild Moss Avenue between Western and Sheridan with more than 100 vendors set to offer antiques, food and live music. WCBU
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash around 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning involving a semi and two other vehicles closed N. Knoxville and E. Forrest Hill Avenues—one driver received minor injuries while fuel from the semi leaked onto the road and held up traffic for over an hour. WMBD
- ➤ Firefighters rescued a person from a rollover accident near N. Flora and W. Archer as they arrived around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night – the person was freed through the sunroof and stayed alert before being taken to a hospital — Peoria Police are investigating the crash. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ George McKenna has been named the new regional superintendent for Peoria County and will start his role tomorrow—June 1—after nearly a decade as assistant superintendent under retiring leader Beth Crider. He plans to tackle chronic absenteeism, improve classroom instruction and boost school safety. WCBU
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill called the Prescription Drug Affordability Act passed the state Senate on Thursday with a 56–1 vote to cap fees on pharmacy benefit managers and cut prescription drug costs—supporting local independent pharmacies. It now awaits House approval and would require PBMs to return rebates and stop steering patients to affiliated pharmacies. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth sponsored the Clean Slate Act, which passed the House Friday by a vote of 81 to 28 and would let law enforcement automatically seal nonviolent criminal records twice a year to help remove barriers to employment and housing for nearly 921,000 eligible Illinois residents—lawmakers will now debate the bill in the Senate while addressing funding concerns to avoid unfunded mandates for local governments. WMBD
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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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Summer 3 Day Art Camp 2025: Week 1
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $165 per week — Unleash creativity with animal-themed art projects for kids aged 6 and up.
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