Daily
Peoria
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria firefighters responded to a residential fire on Sunday afternoon on W. St. James—where grease ignited on a stove top caused flames to spread to walls, cabinets, and the ceiling—arriving just before 3 p.m. to rescue three dogs and two cats while one cat remains missing, with no injuries reported, $60,000 in damage, and a displaced resident. WMBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria manufacturer NFW announced that its board has voted to wind down operations after years of struggles — the company once employed nearly 300 people and faced several rounds of layoffs. Its CEO said the board is exploring all options for an orderly shutdown as challenges in the market continue. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies in West Peoria responded at 5:00 a.m. Monday after shots were fired at a vehicle near Callender and Western Avenue; a witness reported the suspect—a heavy set man in a gray hooded sweatshirt with chin-length dreads—was seen earlier in the area while investigators found two casings along the sidewalk near Cedar and Ayres with no injuries reported and no camera footage or witnesses yet identified. WMBD
- ➤ On September 7 at about 10:48 a.m., Peoria police responded to reports of an argument and gunshots on the 3000 block of W. Ann when a woman said 24-year-old Raymond L. Miller fired two rounds and fled with her car—officers later found his vehicle on Route 9 in Bartonville, located a weapon, and arrested him, with no injuries reported. City of Peoria
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria dropped slightly last week as GasBuddy reported a 0.9-cent decrease to $3.35 per gallon on Monday—analysts say the shift to winter gasoline later this month may keep prices falling. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report released its university rankings and highlighted Illinois schools like Northwestern University and University of Chicago based on graduation rates, research output and funding. The list may help students choose a college as the new school year begins—offering insight into each school’s performance. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council will vote tonight on accepting an $11 million donation from the Hengst Foundation to build the Dee Hengst Amphitheater in Riverfront Park near the Peoria RiverPlex. Construction will begin 90 days after final approval and will take 12 to 18 months— the city will hire a private firm and pay $1 per ticket sold in semi-annual payments. Peoria Journal Star
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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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Fused Glass Flower Dish Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $45 for flat flower, $52 for slumped flower — Create a stunning fused glass sunflower piece with guidance and all materials included.
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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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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Explore pottery fundamentals and create beautiful pieces in a hands-on wheel-throwing course.
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Clay Hand Built Halloween Votives
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials provided — Create spooky votives in a fun Halloween-themed clay class.
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Jurassic Quest
7 PM - 1:29 AM — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience life-sized dinosaur exhibits and immersive activities for all ages.
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Woofstock 2025
12-4 p.m. — Kickapoo Sportsman's Club — $20/ticket (Kids 12 and under free) — Enjoy a groovy outdoor concert with food trucks and live music while supporting animal rescue.
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Faux Stained Glass Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 — Create your own shimmering faux stained glass masterpiece using colorful crushed glass and resin.
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Contemporary Art Center Evening
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — Free entry — Explore contemporary art in a vibrant community setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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