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Peoria
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arrest warrants were issued for 18-year-old Terrance Shaw and 16-year-old Jaylin Polnitz after a tow yard employee died following a high-speed crash on Monday at Billie Jo’s Towing+First Degree Murder charges were filed as the teenagers allegedly stole a vehicle and forced their way past employees+Authorities said 70-year-old William Collier succumbed to injuries the next morning. WMBD
- ➤ A Peoria man received a 40-year prison sentence after a Sept. 20 shooting near the then-Taft Homes that killed 46-year-old Christopher Tillman— the 19-year-old convicted suspect will also serve three years of supervised release with credit for 990 days served. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria County Sheriff’s Office warned of a missed jury duty scam when a woman received a call stating she had an arrest warrant and needed to send between $1,000 and $15,000 via bank transfer before being told to use a Bitcoin kiosk, and officials said they never call to notify someone of a warrant. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jenn Gordon, CEO of Peoria public television station WTVP, said the station will fight to keep its federal funding after a House vote cut public broadcasting money on Thursday. WTVP earns roughly $1 million from federal support—about one third of its budget—and will ask citizens to call their Senators for help. WMBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-area medical leader Meenakshy Aiyer spoke Friday morning at the East Peoria Chamber and said UIC Peoria received over 11,000 applications for 300 medicine spots with more women and students from diverse regions joining residencies and the Rural Student Physician Program. She warned that high student debt averaging $220,000 and possible funding cuts worry local leaders — Carle Health President Keith Knepp raised concerns over reduced grant support. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Peoria will host the 51st Steamboat Classic today at 7 a.m. where between 4,000 & 5,000 people are expected to run and watch races such as the wheelchair 4-Mile, women’s open, and men’s open, with the event starting at NE Washington & Hamilton and finishing at Main & Water Streets while road closures are in effect. WMBD
- ➤ The IHSA state finals for Class 3A and 4A softball at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria finished Friday with semifinal games and continue today with finals; scores from Friday determined which teams advanced. Today's schedule features a 3A third-place game at 9 a.m., a 3A championship at 11:30 a.m., a 4A third-place game at 2 p.m., and a 4A championship at 4:30 p.m.—fans will soon see which teams win the state titles. Pekin Daily Times
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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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3-Day Summer Art Camp: Week 3
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $165 per week — Dive into exciting cultures through art in a fun-filled setting for kids aged 6+.
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Fused Glass Hot Air Balloons Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee required — Create stunning fused glass sun catchers in a hands-on art workshop.
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