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Peoria
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois will celebrate Labor Day with two parades today—one in Peoria following a new route and one in Bloomington. The Peoria parade starts at 11 a.m. at lower Laura Bradley Park and travels west along Farmington Road to Raber Packing Co. where a festival with food and live music will follow, while Bloomington’s parade begins downtown at 10 a.m. with union leaders and bands participating. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State Police responded to a call for a medical emergency on Route 24 just west of Glasford Road around 8 p.m. Saturday in Peoria County and found a vehicle in a ditch with one man dead—officials have not determined if the death was due to the emergency or the crash. WMBD
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into a detached garage on the 3400 block of Meadow Avenue at 2:07 a.m. Sunday—injuring the driver who was taken to a local hospital as the investigation continues. WMBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Enercon Engineering, based in East Peoria’s Levee District, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September—having grown from a Chillicothe boathouse into a global energy solutions provider serving over 100 countries. The company employs hundreds of local residents—strengthening multi-generational family ties in the community. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police arrested a 40-year-old woman in Central Peoria on Sunday after officers responded to a stabbing report shortly before 7 a.m. near West Overbrook Drive on the 2800 block of North Harper Terrace—she has been booked on charges including domestic battery and home invasion while a 47-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria's September calendar features a variety of events such as live concerts, art fairs, and community festivals at venues like the Civic Center and riverfront park—tickets are available online. Locals can enjoy family-friendly activities and cultural celebrations, welcoming the fall season. Pekin Daily Times
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ There have been 39 consecutive drawings with no jackpot winner, leaving the jackpot at $1.1 billion for Monday’s drawing — one Illinois ticket matched five numbers for a $1 million prize. Officials remind players to check tickets for lower-tier wins before sales close at 9 p.m. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bridge rehabilitation project will close the section of MacArthur Highway between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and John Gwynn Jr. Avenue starting at 7 a.m. Thursday and lasting through November—drivers should use marked detour routes as business access will be maintained. WMBD
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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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Textured Clay Mug Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 for one mug, $60 for two — Craft your own unique textured mug in this fun, hands-on pottery workshop.
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