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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Side Mission will celebrate 100 years of service with a formal event on October 6 at 5 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center—attendees will enjoy a choir performance by Pastor Jeremy Williams and remarks from former pastor Dr. James Ford while the nonprofit plans to expand its youth and community programs. 25 News Now
- ➤ Hy-Vee donated $70K raised by 12 local stores to support Greater Peoria Honor Flight as it adds a fifth flight for veterans to Washington, D.C. The next flight is set for Oct. 7 while the fifth will run on Nov. 4. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Fine Art Fair returns for its 63rd year this weekend at Riverfront Festival Park with events on Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-4. Over one hundred juried artists will display varied works, and tickets cost $10 for adults while Art Guild members enjoy free entry and early access on Saturday at 9 a.m.—families can also visit the Kids Fest for hands-on art projects. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria Public Library is introducing a range of fall programs that include book clubs and new teen sessions for creative entrepreneurs, as explained by Jennifer Davis on the latest Out and About episode. The initiatives—such as Peoria Reads 2025, which links the city's musical past to national discussions—will offer engaging activities for all ages this autumn. WCBU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Public Schools held a town hall on Wednesday where parents shared ideas for the new superintendent as they prepare for Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat's planned retirement at the end of the school year — District 150 hired From the Heart Educational Services to guide the search process. The application process will begin in October with interviews set to follow and a leader chosen around January or February. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council looked at a two-year budget plan that sets 2026 spending at $301 million and income at $298 million with a reserve of $136.3 million. The council will meet next Tuesday to discuss property tax estimates and hold public hearings on new TIF districts on November 18 — steps that aim to help local growth. WCBU
- ➤ The Peoria Civic Center broke records this year in ticket sales and income, but it will shut down for at least 100 days next year to install a multi-million-dollar ice plant—expected to cost $5 million. 25 News Now
- ➤ City of Peoria bought the 70-acre Exposition Gardens property for $1.2 million at a foreclosure auction and plans to develop it into up to 200 homes—officials will request proposals from builders in the next few months. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ The City of Peoria is working on eight major road projects including converting Adams and Jefferson to two-way traffic and repairs on Moss Avenue and MacArthur Highway as part of a $60 million effort to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians—each project has its own timeframe with some set to start in about one year. 25 News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fall is here in Peoria—sunsets now occur before 7 p.m. and will shift earlier until clocks fall back on Nov. 2 at 2 a.m. as Daylight Saving Time ends. Pekin Daily Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Manual returned to Class 2A for boys basketball, girls basketball and volleyball after corrected enrollment numbers from the Illinois High School Association were applied for the 2025-26 school year—other local schools including Peoria High, Pekin, Richwoods, Canton and Olympia also had sports reclassified. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ The Peoria Rivermen traded SPHL Goaltender of the Year Colby Muise to Fayetteville on Wednesday in exchange for top defenseman Nick Parody and signed four other players—veteran Braydon Barker, former Macon defenseman Dustin Perillat, and rookies Caydon Meyer and Landon Johnson to strengthen their team. Coach Jean-Guy Trudel said the move was necessary as Muise will join Greenville camp this fall while the team plans to rely on Nick Latinovich for most games. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Simply Haunting Acrylic Painting Workshop
1:30-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies provided — Create a spooky autumn-themed acrylic painting in a fun, guided workshop.
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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
8-10 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $3-$12 — Experience a diverse open mic with inspirational poetry in a welcoming atmosphere.
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John Crist Live in Peoria
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Crist.
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Wednesday Enid Besties Pottery Party
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry plus additional pottery fees — Unleash your creativity with spooky pottery painting and Halloween fun with friends.
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Oynx the Sloth and Friends at the Bodega
12:30-3:00 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $45 — An EPIC adventure to create a sloth-themed mug while meeting various exotic animals including a real-life sloth.
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