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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At Home Group Inc. will close its Peoria storefront at 5203 W. War Memorial Drive and 25 other underperforming locations as part of its Chapter 11 process, with closures set to complete by Sept. 30—this follows a period of market challenges including reduced foot traffic and rising costs. The company filed for bankruptcy on June 16 and is restructuring its debt while planning additional store closings in the future. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police and U.S. Marshals arrested Bryan D. Vann in Chicago yesterday—he is accused of fatally shooting Quinterius Evans near Manual High School almost a year ago. 25 News Now
- ➤ A teenager accused of killing 70-year-old William Collier at a Peoria tow yard on June 9 was ordered to remain in jail until trial while his 16-year-old co-defendant was released on strict conditions—wearing a GPS ankle bracelet, abiding by a curfew, and staying with a guardian. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria is hosting several Juneteenth events this week as residents celebrate the end of slavery. The public library offers a Bling and Trivia event today from 3 to 5:45 p.m.– while on June 19 and June 21 events include a BYOE picnic, an open mic at the Contemporary Art Center, and a festival with food trucks and gospel music. Pekin Daily Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker used BLS data to rank 50 low-paying jobs in Peoria and found that work like waitressing, cashiering, and janitorial work pay median annual wages between $29,120 and $35,270 — the report noted that May unemployment was 4.2% and forecast that federal budget cuts and tariff changes may further challenge low-wage workers. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Construction on the Dunlap Training Center resumed after school leaders approved an expansion that raised the size and cost — the new design now includes a 200-meter track and four basketball courts. District officials made a land swap deal with a local farmer and expect the center to open by next summer. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The intersection of Heuermann Road at Maxwell Road will be closed today for construction, and officials have posted detour signs for motorists—please follow alternate routes until the work is completed. Peoria County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Illinois American Water said repairs were made after a main break Tuesday morning near Bradley University and a boil order remains in effect for residents along Moss Avenue—between Western and MacArthur and between Bradley and Moss—with repairs expected to finish this afternoon and the order estimated to end Thursday. WMBD
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