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Peoria
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders and family honored one of Peoria's first African-American dentists by renaming part of West Bluff after D. W. Roscoe McCall during a Friday ceremony held at his former dental practice located at 1211 N. North Street—McCall worked for 30 years, retired in 2007, and died in 2023 at age 81. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 22, a 15 year old student who had been suspended returned to Manual High School with a gun and fired rounds at the building without aiming at people, and police arrested him quickly on charges including aggravated discharge of a firearm (no one was injured). 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on weapons charges after he fired multiple rounds near Manual High School Friday and struck the building following a suspension, with no students or staff injured—officers quickly apprehended him after a brief foot chase. WMBD
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South Bend Cubs at Peoria Chiefs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dozer Park — Cost info not specified — Watch a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between local rivals.
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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Unleash your creativity with hands-on pottery techniques in this engaging course for all skill levels.
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Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
Aug 29-30 — Peoria Riverfront Park — Tickets available — Celebrate blues music with notable artists like Gov't Mule and Ruthie Foster at this 35-year tradition.
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Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Blue River
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Learn Bob Ross techniques and create a serene masterpiece while enjoying a calming atmosphere.
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Teacup and Saucer Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your whimsical teacup and saucer with step-by-step guidance at this enchanting clay workshop.
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Tic-Tac-Toe Ceramic Art Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash creativity in a fun hand-building class to design your own tic-tac-toe board and pieces.
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Mom and Me Very Hungry Caterpillar Workshop
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Engage in a delightful storytime and art project inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Textured Pumpkin Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost included — Create your own unique ceramic pumpkin with various textures just in time for fall.
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Pie Pan Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45.00 — Create a unique ceramic pie pan and choose your glaze before it’s fired for your next gathering.
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Pumpkins and Hugs – A Grandparents Day Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $5 per person — A cozy afternoon of pumpkin painting and sweet treats to celebrate Grandparents Day.
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