Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
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🎓 Education
Bradley University is preparing to open a new campus entrance next fall after raising nearly $200,000 for a decorative gateway at Main and University streets.
The project will begin this spring with the demolition of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute building as events move to Westlake Hall.
🏛️ Government
Peoria International Airport now charges a $45 fee for travelers without a Real ID to fly on domestic routes as a new TSA program takes effect since Feb.
1. Passengers with passports or military IDs are exempt.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that a new statewide partnership with Amazon’s Ring & the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence will supply 1,000 cameras to survivors in all 102 counties.
The effort builds on the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, which provides 48 cameras a year.
🎉 Peoria Events
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High ON Love: Valentine's Art Night
7-9 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry + pottery costs — Unleash your creativity with a relaxed open-paint experience for adults this Valentine's season.
Sneezy Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — Kenny's Westside Pub — Enjoy music and stories from the artist Sneezy.
Heart and Soil Carved Planters Clay Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Get creative by hand-building a charming planter with heart designs and even receive a plant to brighten your home.
Valentine's Storytime
6-7 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Free — Celebrate love with delightful stories, songs, and treats for children and their grown-ups.
Galentine’s Night
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 ticket — Celebrate friendship with pottery painting, champagne, and sweet treats.
Clay Together, Stay Together: Throwing for Two
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 per couple — Experience a fun and creative night of sculpting with your partner while making personalized cups.
Valentine's Glass Blowing Experience
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Art at the Bodega — $150 per couple — Create beautiful blown glass ornaments while sipping champagne on a romantic date night.
Clay Together, Stay Together: Throwing for Two
2:30-4:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while crafting whimsical mushroom mugs in a festive Valentine’s wheel-throwing class.
Spiral Olive Dish Clay Hand Building Class
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Materials included — Create a unique spiral olive dish while learning hand-building techniques in this beginner-friendly class.
Romantasy: A Book Lovers Art Night
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Immerse yourself in a cozy evening of creativity with bookish art projects and delightful treats.
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