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Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hanna City man pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI in a January 15th, 2023 crash on U.S. 150 near Peoria that killed an Edwards woman and seriously injured her preteen son—he was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years in prison. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 35th Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival has announced a second round of artists — including Taj Farrant, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., Maurice John Vaughn with Freddie Dixon and John Watkins, FrankBang, and Brandon Santini — with the event scheduled for Aug. 29-30 along the Peoria Riverfront. The festival will also feature live music, late-night events at Kenny’s Westside Pub, and local food, craft beer, and art vendors. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Mayor Rita Ali delivered the 2025 State of the City Address from 11–1 p.m. — the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce hosted business and civic leaders to review last year and plan future steps — and the event was followed by a community awards presentation. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria Mayor Rita Ali delivered her State of the City address Thursday in the Civic Center ballroom and detailed plans to boost housing, public safety, road projects, and downtown business growth — noting a new senior housing project and Expo Gardens purchase to help ease the housing shortage while shooting incidents fell 36% since last year. She added that investments in areas like education, healthcare, and police equipment are key to Peoria’s future. WMBD
- ➤ Governor J-B Pritzker kicked off his re-election campaign for a third term on Thursday—holding rallies in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield. He outlined plans to grow the state's economy, invest in infrastructure and expand workforce training to support working families. WMBD
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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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Summer 3-Day Art Camp Week 5
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $165 per week — Enjoy creative beach-themed art projects in a fun summer setting.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — EastSide Centre — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity training focused on scoring and ball handling.
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