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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria County grand jury indicted 19-year-old Deziaah Hunter on a first-degree murder charge for fatally shooting 18-year-old Kenadee Wallenfang near the Peoria Riverfront earlier this month—Hunter was initially charged with aggravated battery with a firearm before authorities upgraded the charge after the victim was found beside an SUV on Southwest Water Street. WCBU
- ➤ A Peoria man accused of fatally shooting Teron M. Scott, Jr. in a drive-by on June 20 will remain in jail until trial on July 17 as police used surveillance footage to identify 20-year-old Christopher P. Adams from a car crash at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria police arrested an 18-year-old suspect—Kemaeron D. Bell—at 5:45 p.m. Monday on a preliminary first-degree murder charge, adding to 20-year-old Christopher P. Adams' Saturday arrest in connection with last week’s shooting that left Teron Scott Jr. dead and a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the hand. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council voted 9—2 on Tuesday to buy the nearly 70-acre Expo Gardens property on Northmoor Road for $1.125 million to drive future residential development. The city will use a state appropriation and a short-term loan from its OPEB fund as it plans to start accepting development proposals within 60 days of closing the sale. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria City Council on Tuesday night approved $64,000 to extend non-profit LULA’s hotel housing program until the end of July. The city has spent nearly $400,000 since January—helping more than 100 people secure temporary shelter while easing local encampments. Peoria Journal Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo returns for his third year at OSF Children’s Hospital Golf Championship in Metamora, where he will visit with children and compete over five days starting today. He played Tuesday in extreme heat and will soon tee off with regional pros & noted Peoria area players leading the field. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Stoneware Glazing Technique Class
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost info available upon inquiry — Explore the vibrant world of glazing and create your unique high-fire stoneware masterpiece.
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Boho Wall Shelf Hand Building Class
12:30-2:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40.00 — Create a unique bohemian wall shelf in this relaxing hand-building clay class.
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Floral Crushed Glass Resin and Canvas Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies — Create stunning crushed glass art pieces while enjoying drinks and snacks in a vibrant setting.
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Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000
7:30 a.m. — Visit Downtown Peoria — Registration fees apply — Kick off your Fourth in Red, White, and Blue with a spirited 5000 race.
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Wall Planter Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a unique hand-built wall pocket planter while learning slab-building techniques.
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Silly Old Bear Canvas Workshop
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All materials included — Enjoy a nostalgic painting session inspired by Winnie the Pooh that’s fun for all ages.
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Cute Breakfast-themed Clay Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create adorable toast-sized plates with a matching toaster holder in this fun clay workshop.
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Hope for Holly Benefit
A community wide benefit fundraiser to support Holly and her family in her cancer journey. We will be serving dinner, having a raffle and silent auction with many unique and hand made items and lots of activities for the kids.
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Paint with Highland Cows
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $20 per person — Enjoy a delightful pottery painting session with charming Highland Cows and tasty refreshments.
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