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Peoria
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 local men gathered Monday morning at Peoria Manual High School to support students after a pair of shooting incidents near the school last week. Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria organized the rally to boost community strength—he hopes similar support can protect students at other schools. WMBD
- ➤ Denise Moore resigned as CEO of the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity four months after she took over because she said the board focused on daily tasks + ignored expert advice, worsening the nonprofit’s financial troubles after the loss of a major state grant. Her departure comes amid ongoing leadership turnover that has left the organization struggling to meet its mission. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ The City of Peoria announced it will open a time capsule from 1897 that was removed during recent façade repairs. The public is invited to view the capsule at City Hall until the unveiling at the Gateway Building on November 2 at 2 p.m.—and locals are encouraged to join in preserving our history. City of Peoria
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria police fatally shot 41-year-old Brandon Lewis on Aug. 5 after he swung a wooden bat at officers—his mother said he had mental illness and that the police should have helped him rather than shoot him. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ Police charged a 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy with weapons offenses after a South Peoria shooting early Sunday that injured two people—one critically with a gunshot wound to the head—as 19 shots were fired and officers recovered a vehicle with bullet holes and a broken window while locating the suspects hiding nearby. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria gas prices dropped by 1.5 cents in the last week to $3.29 a gallon on Monday—storms knocked out a Midwest refinery in Indiana, and GasBuddy reported prices are 0.3 cents higher than last month and 37.4 cents lower than last year. WMBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle Health invites patients & family members to join advisory councils at Methodist Hospital in Peoria and other hospitals in its service area to share their care experiences. The councils will have 8-12 volunteers who meet quarterly, and the first meeting at Methodist is planned for October. WCBU
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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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