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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria officials announced that the largest July 4 fireworks show, Red, White and Boom, will be held on the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts and is expected to attract up to 200,000 people. Public safety and law enforcement will secure the event+ a rain date is set for July 5 in case of bad weather. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ Beginning Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., roads along the MacArthur Highway corridor will be closed for the Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade—motorists are advised to use designated detour routes and observe parking restrictions—as the NAACP Peoria Branch sponsors the event. City of Peoria
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a working structure fire on W. Ridge Road near N. Sheridan Road at 6:20 p.m. on Sunday evening, found heavy smoke and flames coming from a side window and door, extinguished the fire within 10 minutes, and confirmed one resident was displaced with damage estimated at $60,000 while the cause remains under investigation. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 19-year-old Isaiah L.-Gregory after they found him attempting to hide as a large crowd dispersed in Peoria around 2:35 a.m. Saturday; he faced charges of aggravated possession of a weapon by a felon, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm without a valid FOID card and obstructing an officer. 25 News Now
- ➤ An SUV crashed into Sharkey's Fish and Chicken—located at North Sterling and West Forrest Hill—causing minor injuries to two patrons and a 27-year-old driver who was arrested on multiple DUI and traffic charges after first responders arrived at 8:20 p.m. on June 8. 25 News Now
- ➤ The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office warned of a power washing scam — where solicitors charge $175 initially and later demand $3,000 — that reportedly targeted elderly customers in Princeville and Limestone townships. WMBD
- ➤ On June 7 at about 11:35 p.m., Peoria Police patrolling the 200 block of SW Water Street spotted a group and, after a vehicle search revealed loaded firearms, arrested two adults and one juvenile for alleged weapon offenses — the arrests followed when many subjects left the scene in their vehicles. City of Peoria
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria gas prices increased by 4.6 cents a gallon in the last week, with GasBuddy reporting an average of $3.28 on Monday; prices were 3.9 cents lower than a month ago and 35.4 cents lower than this time last year—AAA Illinois reported a similar local average of $3.29. WMBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A California egg company recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs on June 6 due to salmonella risks, with products shipped to stores here and in other states. Consumers with eggs marked P-6562 or CA5330 should discard them or return them for a refund + the recall follows reports of 79 salmonella cases, including 21 hospitalizations. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Disco Biscuits Performance
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Peoria Riverfront Park — Ticket info not provided — Experience the pioneering sounds of Trance-Fusion from the Disco Biscuits.
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