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Peoria
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Male role models gathered just before 7 a.m. Thursday at Peoria Central High School to form a safe passage for students amid rising youth violence. Organizer Jeremy Sargent said the group will meet weekly throughout the school year—continuing efforts sparked by Police Chief Eric Echevarria's call for visible community support. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport set a record with 80,836 passengers in July, a 26% increase from last year due to added flights and rising travel demand. The airport will see more than 14,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend as airlines fill extra seats. WCBU
- ➤ Landmark Lanes in Peoria announced it will close on September 23rd—after nearly 46 years of serving the community—due to a pending property sale, while UFitness in Landmark Recreation remains open. The business thanked customers for their loyalty over the years. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria International Airport recorded 80,836 passengers in July—an increase of 26% from last year—and the airport is preparing for a busy Labor Day weekend with over 14,000 travelers expected. This milestone shows the strength of its travel market and sets the stage for more growth by year’s end. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria County prosecutors filed a petition to detain 21-year-old Kayana Polk after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend with a car in East Bluff late Tuesday, causing him to suffer a broken pelvis that required surgery—Polk admitted to hitting him before fleeing and police later took her into custody with her pre-trial detention hearing scheduled for today. WMBD
- ➤ A man was shot Wednesday night in East Bluff when 12 shots were fired at the intersection of Virginia and Atlantic—Peoria Police said a 22-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to his leg in front of a nearby residence and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and no suspects have been named. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria city leaders pressed Ameren Illinois over rising summer electricity bills during an hour-long city council meeting — the company explained that shifting away from old fossil fuel plants and increased online demand are pushing costs up, while some council members warned that high bills especially hurt low-income residents. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Rivermen leader Bart Rogers will be inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in the Builders category this season—making him the second owner honored after Bruce Saurs; he served as President and COO from 2004 until the team’s sale and returned in 2013 to lead the team to multiple titles. WMBD
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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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Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
8-10 p.m. — Peoria RiverFront Market — $3-$12 — Engage with diverse poets in a vibrant open mic atmosphere.
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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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Clay Hand Built Beer Steins Workshop
1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials provided — Craft a custom beer stein and unleash your creativity in this fun workshop.
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Morton Pumpkin Festival
7-10 p.m. — Morton Pumpkin Festival — Free entry — Enjoy the sweet twin sister harmonies of Kelly and Sarah at this community gathering.
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Autumn’s Dawn Acrylic Painting Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Create a serene autumn landscape in this cozy painting workshop.
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Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Majestic Mountains
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while painting serene mountains and trees in a calming atmosphere.
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