Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Peoria.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in Peoria fell by about 13 cents last week to an average of $4.11 per gallon today according to GasBuddy data.
AAA Illinois reported unleaded gas averaged $4.16 in the local metro area, marking a clear drop from a month ago.
🏛️ Government
IDOT announced that on Wednesday, July 1, the westbound McClugage Bridge will close for repairs with traffic rerouted to the eastbound bridge as the project enters its next phase.
Motorists on U.S. 150 and U.S. 24 should expect lane reductions and delays (project set to finish in late 2028).
🏥 Health
Pet expert Tom Sadler advises Peoria dog owners to avoid barbecue staples — hot dogs, ribs, and onions — that may trigger dangerous health issues in dogs.
The caution comes as many plan Fourth of July barbecues, urging owners to keep pets safe.
🏈 Sports
Over 230 youth baseball teams from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri competed in the annual USSSA Illinois Global State Tournament at local fields this past weekend.
The tournament, now in its five-year run, featured divisions for fourth- through eighth-grade teams (with a Louisville Slugger glove awarded to gold bracket winners).
🎉 Peoria Events
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Kids Wheel Pottery Summer Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — Cost details unavailable — A fun 3-day camp where kids learn pottery wheel techniques and create their own clay pieces.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers vs. Peoria Chiefs
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Dozer Park — Tickets start at $33 — Enjoy a night of minor league baseball action in Peoria.
Star-Spangled Gnome Workshop
4-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create your own unique patriotic gnome from clay in this fun, hands-on workshop.
Clay Planter Hand-Building Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — Fees applicable — Build your own beautiful and functional clay planter while learning hand-building techniques.
Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000
7:30 a.m. — Visit Downtown Peoria — Registration fee required — Kick off your Fourth in Red, White, and Blue with a festive run through downtown.
Stained Glass Beginner Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $85 per person — Explore the art of stained glass and create a beautiful project to take home.
Beginner 6-Week Wheel Throwing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $285 — Dive into pottery with this hands-on class perfect for beginners and skill refinement.
Mythical and Magical Creatures Kids Pottery Summer Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — Cost information not provided — Kids will unleash their creativity by sculpting magical creatures and learning pottery techniques.
Mythical and Magical Creatures Kids Pottery Summer Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — No entry fee — A creative pottery camp for kids to sculpt and throw magical creatures and objects.
Stained Glass: Beginner Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $85 per person — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on stained glass workshop and take home your own beautiful creation.
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