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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Development Department at the city of Peoria will host the Great Neighbor Appreciation Cookout outside City Hall at 419 Fulton Street on Thursday, July 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering free food + family activities like balloon art, face-painting and yard games. City of Peoria
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco recalled 11 products since May 1 because they show issues like fire risk, mold, and other hazards + Illinois shoppers are told to check their items and follow store instructions. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria County Coroner tentatively identified the body of a man aged 25 to 35 found in a South Peoria home on Saturday at 10 p.m.—he was not the homeowner and was described as white with reddish hair, a red beard, tattoos, and a height between 5 feet 9 and 5 feet 10. WCBU
- ➤ An 18-year-old babysitter charged with First Degree Murder (for the death of Clylen Ewing on June 29th) and with Aggravated Battery (for injuring a five-month-old he was babysitting) remains held in Peoria County jail pending trial. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria dropped 2.4 cents to $3.34 on Monday as GasBuddy surveyed 148 stations—prices were 6.3 cents higher than a month ago and 31.2 cents lower than a year ago. The report follows a national trend of declining fuel costs. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morton shoppers are now charged a village sales tax after the board passed a .75% rate last Tuesday—revenue from the tax is expected to begin in September while Village Clerk Zo Evans resigned amid calls for clearer public discussion. WCBU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Pivotal Housing Partners announced MacArthur Senior Flats—an upcoming senior housing development in South Peoria featuring 52 units, with 45 one-bedroom and 7 two-bedroom apartments for residents 55 and older; construction will begin next year and finish by 2027. WMBD
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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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Velaris City of Starlight Canvas Class
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Create your own painting inspired by the enchanting city from A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Argentine Tango Practica
7-9 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria — $5 entry — Weekly tango practica welcoming dancers of all levels to practice and improve their skills.
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~ Will Rogers
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