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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois residents can enjoy over 100 county fairs this summer as the Illinois Department of Agriculture releases a full schedule from June 3 to September 14+ the list includes the Heart Of Il Fair in Peoria from July 15 to 19 and many events across the state for family fun. Pekin Daily Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday at about 5:45 p.m., firefighters responded to an apartment fire in Peoria North Apartments near Lake Avenue and Knollridge Lane and treated one resident with significant burns who was taken to a local hospital — the cause remains under investigation. WMBD
- ➤ The Peoria County coroner identified 30-year-old Raven Jackson from Chillicothe as having been killed in a head-on crash Friday morning on Rt. 29 and Riverview Road in Peoria Heights—she was wearing a seatbelt but suffered multiple blunt force injuries when her car hit a pickup truck and the other driver was taken to a hospital with injuries. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peoria County's new regional superintendent, Dr. George McKenna, was promoted after Beth Crider retired last month – he set goals to improve reading skills, reduce chronic absenteeism, and boost school safety. He will launch a state-funded grant to place a student support specialist in schools and host a Literacy Summit on June 11 at Illinois Central College. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction of the new Peoria Fire Station 16 is causing intermittent lane closures on Northmoor Road near Hamilton Road today at 7 a.m. — a crane will be parked and steel beams placed today and Tuesday with traffic returning to normal on Wednesday if weather permits. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inspecting the Route 9/McNaughton Bridge in Pekin today and throughout the week, reducing it to one lane in each direction during daytime hours. WMBD
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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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Summer Art Camp - Week 2: Music Madness
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $165 — Dive into creative fun with musical-themed projects for kids this summer.
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Guest Artist Series: The Coasters
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center — $35-$45 adults, $15 students — Experience a night of legendary doo-wop with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Coasters.
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Summer 3-Day Art Camp Week 2
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $165 per week — A creative camp for kids exploring pottery and 1989 themed art projects.
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Bringing Gnome The Daisies
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fees apply — Create a whimsical painting of a gnome in a flower-filled wagon during this guided art session.
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Romantasy ACOTAR/Fourth Wing Pottery Painting Night
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Dive into a magical pottery painting night inspired by ACOTAR and Fourth Wing with themed snacks and epic photo ops.
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