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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Food Bank is working with the Salvation Army to deliver 24 pallets of food and hygiene items to a church in Central Texas after flash floods killed over 100 people — community teams are handing out supplies to affected families. John Cirilli said the next phase will focus on restocking pantries, and donations will help cover additional costs. WMBD
- ➤ Next Level Academies President Antonio Lipscomb is sponsoring the Stop the Violence march in downtown Peoria on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—the event will gather the community to promote mental health and teach conflict resolution; the march starts outside City Hall on Fulton Street and ends at 1015 S. Matthew Street with a resource fair. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Art Guild is asking for help finding a stolen painting of a cow named Annie that was taken Monday morning from its display — the pawn shop and police identified a suspect who reportedly tried to sell it. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria Police investigated shots fired Monday night near Main and Madison—officers were dispatched after 10:30 p.m. following reports that a person fired from a moving vehicle, prompting three males to flee on foot while no injuries were reported. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Municipal Band is ready for its 2025 summer season and will play free concerts every Wednesday downtown and Sunday at Glen Oak Park—plus special Friday shows with guest acts—as explained by conductor Dr. David Vroman in an interview with Dr. Mae Gilliland from ArtsPartners. In its 88th year, the band will entertain people with marches, movie themes, Broadway tunes, and more. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria city council approved a development agreement with local partners to extend a sanitary sewer along War Memoria Drive connecting Haven on the Farms and Pringle Enterprises properties, with a $75,500 project cost. The sewer extension will be completed next year + funding comes from American Rescue Plan and a federal earmark, and the deal fixes a gap from an expired recapture agreement + covering installation and connection costs. WCBU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria nonprofit Central Illinois Community Development Corporation received nearly $1 million from the state on July 8 for its South Village Homes project—a clean energy affordable housing plan on the South Side—and will use the grant to develop a detailed plan and attract private partners. WCBU
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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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