🌱 Riverfront Market Returns + Radio Station Wins Award

Welcome to the weekend, Peoria! Let's get to today's headlines.

But first, today's weather: Nice with sunshine. High: 72 Low: 50.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Peoria today:

1. Police are searching for a 57-year-old man who has been missing for almost two months, WMBD reports. Randy Rhoades was last seen March 31 near the 700 block of West Joan Court. (WMBD)

2. A 14-year-old boy has now been charged with second-degree murder for throwing a brick at a man last week in Peoria. He was previously arrested before aggravated battery and the victim later died of his injuries. (WMBD)

3. The Peoria Riverfront Market returns today, featuring more than 100 vendors. The weekly event is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season. (25NN)

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Today in Peoria:

• “Prime Time on the Prairie” takes over the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex this weekend. (All day)
• See “Hair Love” at the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Peoria Memorial Day Program is set for May 29. (City)
• Peoria Public Radio earned an Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence for the second consecutive year. (WCBU)

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That's all for today! See you Tuesday for more local stories.

— Georgi