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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a Peoria Fire Department crew rescued a kitten from a sewer drain off University—Lucky was safely extracted after crews removed the gutter and is now in PCAPS for care. WMBD
- ➤ Dozer Park will have parking restrictions and road closures beginning Monday, Sept. 22 for six days as the Peoria Chiefs renovate the field—drivers should use detours and exercise caution with extra truck traffic and additional closures planned later in October. City of Peoria
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco warns customers who purchased Kirkland brand Prosecco to throw out unopened bottles immediately due to a risk of shattering—items sold in Illinois between April 25 and Aug. 26 must be disposed of by wrapping them in paper towels and placing them in a plastic bag; buyers can get a full refund by returning the mailed product notice. This notice aims to keep shoppers safe while using detailed disposal instructions. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Central Illinois mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating Mexican Independence Day with family gatherings, church events and cultural traditions that honor the historic call for freedom from Sept. 16—igniting pride that carries these customs into the future. 25 News Now
- ➤ TempleLive is shutting down and moved two shows from the Scottish Rite Theater to the Peoria Civic Center — Reed Timmer’s show on Oct. 9 and Blue October’s show on Dec. 4 are now for sale and refunds were issued for cancelled shows. The Civic Center said keeping the events in Peoria was a priority as independent promoters face tough market conditions. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A power outage caused a soft lockdown at Peoria Richwoods High School on Tuesday afternoon when school officials limited student movement to keep everyone safe—power was restored just after 2:15 p.m. and dismissal occurred at 2:30 p.m. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria County will invest between $22 million and $31 million to update its decades-old jail—repairing its kitchen, HVAC, and plumbing and adding a potential mental health unit—and keep it operational for up to 20 years to delay the need for a new $200 million facility. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria’s Department of Public Works will host an open house on Sept. 24 at GAR Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.—attendees can review the draft Bike Master Plan and see a pop-up biking improvement display with light refreshments. City of Peoria
- ➤ Peoria installed 300 new downtown parking meters in August to let drivers pay with coins or via text using credit cards, Google Pay, or Apple Pay — the update has allowed the parking crew to enforce rules more effectively. Drivers must pay between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and receive a 10-minute grace period before a $20 ticket is given. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria Police Department held a luncheon Tuesday to honor its Co-Responder Pilot program, which teams police with mental health experts and social workers to help people in crisis and relocate domestic violence victims. Lawmakers backed the initiative with a $10 million budget allocation from Gov. Pritzker. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria Heights village trustees will hold a vote on October 7 to override Mayor Wigginton’s veto of a 1% local grocery tax that was passed on a 5–1 vote to replace an expiring state tax generating at least $125,000 a year—this override needs a two-thirds majority to take effect. The mayor vetoed the tax as regressive, and some trustees are calling for more voter input on the issue. WMBD
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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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Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Titanic Score Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional depth of Titanic's iconic score performed live by an orchestra.
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Legends of the Fall Canvas Painting Workshop
1:30-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Create your own whimsical autumn painting featuring a cozy gnome and glowing pumpkins.
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