Sunday, January 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR With major brands like MGM and Hasbro already on board, Illinois investors have a rare opportunity to join Adobe and Fidelity in backing RAD Intel, an AI-powered advertising company whose valuation has soared from $5M to $85M in just four years.* RAD Intel
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2024 award winners, including U.S. Olympic swimmer Anna Peplowski and Peoria Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman as top athletes, alongside coaches Shelly Stoner and Layne Langholf, with Clay Cantrell receiving the Neve Harms Award for service. Pekin Daily Times
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Winter Squishmallow Painting Class for Kids
This children's painting class focuses on creating art inspired by squishmallows using acrylic paint, promoting creativity and skill development.
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Art Exhibition Featuring Eric Cooney and Simon Levin
This exhibition showcases the works of East Peoria artist Eric Cooney and Pawnee ceramicist Simon Levin, highlighting their use of earth-born colors and pliable materials.
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Annie - Touring Production
The touring production of Annie will take place at Peoria Civic Center, showcasing the beloved musical featuring the iconic character Annie.
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4-Week Wheel-Thrown Teapot Crafting Class
This hands-on pottery class teaches participants how to create a functional wheel-thrown teapot over four sessions, covering all aspects from assembly to glazing.
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Exhibition of Cat Illustrations by Ken Clubb
This exhibition features original illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, created for Cats Magazine, and aims to benefit the Peoria Humane Society.
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Art Exhibition Featuring Eric Cooney and Simon Levin
This exhibition showcases the works of East Peoria artist Eric Cooney and Pawnee ceramicist Simon Levin, focusing on themes of earth-born colors and pliable materials.
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Valentine's Craft Workshop for Kids
This workshop offers children the opportunity to create Valentine's gifts for family and friends during a three-hour crafting session with snacks provided.
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Exhibition of Cat Illustrations by Ken Clubb
The exhibition features original cat illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, aimed at benefiting the Peoria Humane Society.
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Art Exhibition: 'Art Rescues Animals'
The Contemporary Art Center hosts an exhibition featuring artwork that highlights the love for animals, with proceeds benefiting the Peoria Humane Society.
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Paint Your Pet: Acrylic on Canvas Workshop
Participants will paint a personalized portrait of their pet with guidance from talented artists at this fun and creative workshop.
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