Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria City Council unanimously approved the construction of the 19-acre Peoria Kona Breeze subdivision, featuring 34 single-family homes and 15 duplexes in the Dunlap School District. Peoria Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Police arrested 33-year-old Duane Daily Jr. for burglary after finding him with stolen property inside a vacant home. WMBD
- ➤ Derreck Hall was indicted by a grand jury for First Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the death of Latrista Warfield, marking Peoria's first homicide in 2025. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 12,000 participants are expected in Peoria for the annual Illinois Music Education Association convention, significantly benefiting the local economy through increased occupancy in area hotels and patronage in restaurants. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illini Bluffs and Metamora are the top-ranked Peoria-area schools in the Illinois Coaches Association preseason high school softball poll, with rankings of No. 2 in their respective classes. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Art Exhibition: 'Art Rescues Animals' at Contemporary Art Center
This exhibition features art that celebrates the bond between humans and animals, with a portion of sales benefitting the Peoria Humane Society.
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Illinois Music Educators Association Conference - All-State Concert
The IMEC All-State Concert at the Peoria Civic Center features performances from talented musicians, starting with an Honors Concert and followed by additional performances throughout the afternoon.
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Sgraffito Carving Workshop at The Clay Den
Participants can create unique ceramic dishes using the sgraffito technique, with options for size and color, in a hands-on class designed for all skill levels.
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On-Site Tour of Apostolic Christian Skylines
An informative on-site tour focusing on safety and quality living for seniors at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria, Illinois.
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Marbled Wheel Throwing Workshop
Participants will learn the art of wheel throwing and create unique marbled clay pieces in this beginner-friendly workshop.
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Esseks Live at Kenny's Westside Pub
Esseks, known for his genre-blending dance music and artistic contributions, will perform live, showcasing his innovative sounds and latest tracks.
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Clay Together, Stay Together: Romantic Wheel-Throwing Class for Couples
This romantic wheel-throwing class offers couples the chance to create pottery together in a candlelit setting with guided instruction, drinks, and a keepsake piece.
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Crushed Glass Art Workshop: Create Your Winter Decor
Participants will make a canvas or wood board decorated with crushed glass and resin in this creative winter workshop.
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Ken Clubb: Cat Illustrations Exhibition
This exhibition features the original cat illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, showcased for the first time to benefit the Peoria Humane Society.
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