Peoria Civic Center Leadership Change & Graduation Incidents
Key Questions
Who is the interim general manager of the Peoria Civic Center?
Bo Sutherland has been named interim GM following the resignation of Rick Edgar on June 20.
Why did Rick Edgar resign from the Peoria Civic Center?
Edgar stepped down after leading the venue through post-COVID recovery efforts.
What incidents occurred during graduations at the Peoria Civic Center?
Fights broke out outside the Class of 2026 graduations hosted by Peoria Public Schools, leading to police intervention.
How many people were arrested at the Civic Center graduations?
Six individuals, including one juvenile and a South Peoria man, were arrested on charges such as aggravated battery and resisting police, some involving weapons.
What charges resulted from the graduation incidents?
Those arrested face charges including aggravated battery, resisting police, and weapons-related offenses stemming from the fights outside the events.
GM Rick Edgar resigns June 20 after post-COVID recovery; Bo Sutherland named interim. Hosts Class of 2026 graduations marred by fights outside leading to 6 arrests (aggravated battery/resisting, weapons charges).