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Peoria
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hotel staff at the Holiday Inn in East Peoria are honoring fallen crew members of an American Eagle plane crash, who were frequent guests. WMBD
- ➤ Gertie the groundhog, a famed predictor at Wildlife Prairie Park since 1993, forecasts an early spring, attracting local officials and entertainment. WMBD
- ➤ Renowned artist and educator Robert Ericksen, who passed away at 83, is celebrated for his lasting impact on art, nature, and education. 25 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 41 Peoria-area girls wrestlers advanced to the 2025 IHSA sectional meets after competing in regional competitions. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Couples Pottery Class: Throwing Together for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day event offers couples a guided wheel-throwing pottery class in a romantic setting, complete with drinks and a chance to create lasting keepsakes.
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Couples Clay-Throwing Class for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day event invites couples to enjoy a romantic wheel-throwing pottery class in a candlelit setting, complete with drinks and the opportunity to create lasting keepsakes.
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Mushroom Gnome Clay Hand Building Workshop
Participants will learn hand-building techniques while crafting a unique mushroom gnome under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
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Clay Hand-Built Beer Stein Workshop
Participate in a hands-on workshop to create custom beer steins from clay, guided by experienced instructors, with all materials provided.
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