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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In June, major employers including Mars Wrigley, Nordstrom and OSF HealthCare reported nearly 1,800 planned layoffs statewide due to restructuring, closures and mergers. Several WARN notices announced future job losses beginning Aug. 4 and continuing into mid-June — a shift that will affect workers at firms such as CareerBuilder and Tyson Foods. Pekin Daily Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local state leaders, including Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth and Sen. Dave Koehler, partner with local groups to offer backpacks, uniforms, supplies and sports physicals to students at the One Peoria Back-To-School and Health Fair held today from noon to 4 p.m. at Glen Oak Park — the event provides essential items for kindergarten through high school students as they prepare for the new school year. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, traffic on Moss Avenue changed as construction began on its north side between North Institute Place and North Western Avenue—westbound vehicles were diverted onto the new pavement while the street continued with one-way westbound traffic. 25 News Now
- ➤ On Monday before 7:45 p.m., the Illinois Department of Transportation blew up several concrete piers from the old eastbound McClugage Bridge as the sixth demolition in a project to build a new wider bridge and walking path. A local resident said the blast was very fast—residents want IDOT to share better timing for future events. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Illinois American Water reported that some water testing sites in the city had high lead levels after 14 out of 103 samples exceeded 15 parts per billion. The company advised residents to flush taps and use cold water to reduce lead exposure — these steps can help lower health risks. 25 News Now
- ➤ Hartford Bakery Inc. is voluntarily recalling six lots of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf bread from Kroger and Walmart in Illinois after undeclared hazelnuts were found in about 883 loaves—this recall poses a risk to those with nut allergies. Consumers are urged to return the bread for a full refund and call 812-425-4642 with questions, though no major injuries have been reported. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Tomorrow, July 16th, OSF HealthCare will host an open house at its Cancer Care Center to mark Glioblastoma Awareness Day as KB Strong Foundation joins the event. Neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Tsung will speak and answer questions—helping families and community members learn more about the aggressive brain cancer. WMBD
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Journal Star launched its fifth poll from the 2024-25 high school sports season today that asks Peoria readers to choose the best high school basketball gym with votes accepted online until noon Friday. Nominees include CantonAlice Ingersoll Gymnasium, Lewistown’s bowl-shaped gym, Manual’s upgraded court, Dawson 'Dawdy' Hawkins Gymnasium, and Peoria High’s renovated arena + each venue brings its own history and recent improvements to the mix. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Peoria City Soccer will travel to Des Moines this Friday to play Minneapolis City SC in the first round of the USL Two Central Conference playoffs— the team finished second in the Great Plains Division and reached the national championship game last season. The win will move them closer to a run at the national title. WMBD
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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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Summer Art Camp Week 6: Shark Week Theme
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $165 — Dive into a fin-tastic Shark Week with creative art projects for kids.
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Draped Floral Vase Workshop
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $48 for 8" vase — Create stunning fused glass flower vases in this hands-on class with expert guidance.
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Sea Glass Succulents Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Ticket required — Create your own sea glass succulent with step-by-step instruction and all materials provided.
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Christmas in July Painting Party
1-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a fun pottery painting event featuring discounts and festivities.
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Organic Vase Clay Hand Building Class
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40.00 — Create a unique organic bud vase in this hands-on clay workshop perfect for flower displays.
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