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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.

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.

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.

Two additional teenagers have been arrested in Peoria for involvement in a shooting that resulted in a 9-year-old being wounded.

A bakery in Peoria absorbs increasing egg costs to avoid charging customers more, despite prices doubling due to a bird flu outbreak.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.