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Peoria
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria’s Don't Start Initiative held a friendly basketball tournament Saturday at RiverPlex — pairing kids with firefighters and school resource officers — to show them safe ways to win both on the court and in life. The event had speeches and songs — designed to counter violent music messages — that aimed to keep kids away from gangs, drugs and vaping. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria held its third Shine on Democracy event at the Universalist Unitarian Church where local experts explained how federal policies affect weather services, agriculture, and healthcare. The non-partisan event did not endorse any political candidates + a survey showed community interest in another session. WMBD
- ➤ Governor Pritzker said Illinois will work on lowering property taxes during a campaign stop in East Peoria and noted the state has one of the worst effective tax rates in the nation — a rate just behind New Jersey’s. State Rep. Gordon-Booth and City Manager Urich stressed that upcoming reform bills—set for Senate review this fall—aim to ease the tax load without cutting funding for schools and community services while local efforts to boost Peoria’s tax base continue. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ The Peoria Fire Department is building a new Fire Station 16 on Northmoor Road after the old firehouse was demolished in February—costing $5 million and including community center rooms and 24-hour shift bedrooms. The station is expected to be completed in November to support effective response in the Northwest corridor. WMBD
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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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Kitchen Dwellers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Peoria Riverfront Park — $79-$124 — Enjoy a night of bluegrass featuring the Infamous Stringdusters and Leftover Salmon.
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Wade Bowen Live Concert
6:00 – 9:30 PM — Crusens Farmington Road — $20 Tickets — Experience an exciting evening with Wade Bowen and support acts at this lively venue.
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