Daily
Peoria
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween re-opened stores across Illinois on August 26, including one in Peoria at 4816 North University Street—more locations will open by September. Peoria Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria grand jury indicted Rico C. Booker on a first-degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Rivian worker Roy L. Payne in South Peoria in 2023—his arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 28. 25 News Now
- ➤ A 15-year-old boy was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm after allegedly firing multiple rounds at Manual High School Friday afternoon—police recovered a loaded handgun and no one was injured. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria will dedicate a new mural titled 'Play Greater' on the Jefferson Parking deck on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m.—at Distillery Labs located at 201 SW Adams Street in downtown Peoria. Community leaders including Mayor Rita Ali, Mark Misselhorn, Brian Ray, Mark Roberts, and Laura Cullinan will speak at the event. City of Peoria
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Public Schools Board chose a Texas-based firm—From the Heart of Arlington—to search for a new superintendent that will replace retiring Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat when her contract expires at the end of the school year. The board voted 4 to 3 on Monday night, selecting the firm over others such as BYP Associates and the Illinois Association of School Boards. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denise Moore, the CEO of the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, stepped down citing family concerns and board dysfunction—she said the board defunded the agency’s LIHEAP and CSBG grants and left fiscal challenges unresolved. Her resignation follows her brief tenure during a period of high leadership turnover and ongoing financial instability. 25 News Now
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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