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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Fire Department initiates a fitness training program to better prepare over 190 applicants for the physical demands of firefighting, aiming to reduce the dropout rate during the recruitment process. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 66-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Peoria, with no arrests or citations issued as the incident remains under investigation. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ Firefighters in Peoria, Illinois, successfully extinguished a car fire at a gas station, preventing it from spreading further, with no injuries reported and damages estimated at $20,000. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two additional teenagers have been arrested in Peoria for involvement in a shooting that resulted in a 9-year-old being wounded. WMBD
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A bakery in Peoria absorbs increasing egg costs to avoid charging customers more, despite prices doubling due to a bird flu outbreak. 25 News Now
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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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Squishmallow Clay Hand Building Class for Kids
A clay hand-building class where children ages 7 and up can create their own Squishmallow-inspired clay figures using hand-building techniques.
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OSHA Update and Roundtable Discussion
This event features a presentation by OSHA Specialist Brian Bothast focusing on safety trends and the latest updates in occupational safety and health.
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Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Night
An engaging open mic event featuring poets from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming atmosphere at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
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Kuh Nives & AJ Schmall Live at Kenny's Westside Pub
Experience an evening of rhythmically complex grooves and psychedelic ambience with Kuh Nives, complemented by the engaging jam sessions of AJ Schmall & The Funny Business.
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