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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria’s roads along the MacArthur Highway corridor will be restricted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14 for the Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade, which begins at noon south of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park — drivers are advised to follow marked detours when approaching the area — as parking limitations will also be enforced. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters were called Monday afternoon to a home on W. MacQueen where unattended smoking material started a fire that displaced three adults and a dog, and crews put out the flames with temporary housing arranged by the Red Cross—no injuries were reported. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One man died and another was injured at Billie Jo’s Towing on West Lincoln Avenue when two men drove at high speed to force open the gate during a vehicle theft on Monday, and the stolen car was found abandoned in the 800 block of South Warren Street—Peoria police are investigating the reckless homicide with no suspects yet identified. 25 News Now
- ➤ A Peoria County grand jury indicted two teens (Armarii A. Smith-Holley, 17, and Kendal E. Patterson, 18) on RICO charges for gang killings tied to crimes they allegedly committed in July 2022 with the Snakes street gang, with Patterson’s arraignment set for today and Smith-Holley’s on June 18. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria County Election Commission will mail new Voter Registration Cards to voters on Friday, June 13. Peoria County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 51st Steamboat Classic will be held on Saturday, June 14 in downtown Peoria with races beginning at 7 a.m. and packet pickup available at RC Outfitters on June 12 from 4-8 p.m. and June 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—downtown streets will offer free parking while some intersections face restrictions. Pekin Daily Times
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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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06/24 Slow Hand BBQ
6-8 p.m. — Slow Hand Craft BBQ — RSVP required by Tuesday at 11 — Enjoy slow-smoked Midwestern BBQ paired with local craft drinks in a cozy balcony setting.
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