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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Peoria's Levee District Farmer's Market will offer fresh produce, meats, baked goods and homemade items every Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. starting June 6 and ending August 29 on the promenade (with plenty of parking). City of East Peoria
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria emergency crews responded to a rescue call Sunday morning when a car crashed into St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church on N. University Street at 8:40 a.m., sending one person to the hospital and causing extensive damage estimated at $50,000 (the church was evacuated and later deemed safe while the cause remains under investigation). WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured after being hit in the face with a gun during a home invasion early Saturday in Peoria—police said two men wearing ski masks broke in around 4:15 a.m. near E. Corrington and N. Peoria Avenues, firing nine shots before fleeing. WMBD
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, Peoria police saw two men in a vehicle parked in a lot on SW Water Street and, after searching it, found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine on 29-year-old Anton Grayson II—he was arrested on charges that include possessing a stolen firearm, carrying a weapon as a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and lacking a FOID card. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pride Month brings a range of events across Illinois as Chicago holds its parade on June 29 at 11 a.m. and Rockford on June 7 at noon—Peoria will celebrate with the River City Pride Festival on July 19 at Riverfront Park at 200 NE Water Street, where tickets cost $5 online and $10 at the door. Pekin Daily Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Central College at the Peoria campus offers a court-approved Traffic Safety course for first-time offenders and those with minor violations—aiming to help drivers clear records and curb tickets that were issued every 43 minutes in 2023. The four-hour class is available in person for $75 or online for $60 and will hold its next session on June 7. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Peoria native Domine Clemons has shared her music career and fight with acute myeloid leukemia with a MECOM rearrangement on social media to inspire hope. Now in remission, she started the Plot Twist Society support group and is fundraising—over half of the $500,000 goal raised—to cover her medical costs. 25 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 6 and June 7 the 2025 IHSA Class 1A and 2A softball state finals will take place at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex at 8400 Orange Prairie Rd in Peoria—general admission tickets cost $10 per session and fans can stream the games on the NFHS Network. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Friday the 13th Halloween Mid-Year Party
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Celebrate Halloween early with spooky pottery painting, snacks, and special discounts.
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Spin with Dad: Father's Day Wheel Throwing Class
6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — Class fee applies — Celebrate Father's Day with a fun pottery wheel experience for dads and their kids.
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Clay Planter Hand Building Workshop
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a personalized clay planter while enjoying a fun and creative workshop experience.
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