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Sunday, February 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of February.
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL player and coach Dick Jauron, whose middle name was inspired by his father's coaching victory, passed away at 74 due to cancer. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ 140 boys wrestlers from the Peoria area have advanced from the IHSA regionals to the sectionals in the 2024-25 postseason. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ The Bradley Braves, with a record of 18-6, face the Evansville Aces in a college basketball match aiming to break their three-game losing streak. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Wheel Throwing Class at The Clay Den
This hands-on pottery class offers instruction for both beginners and experienced artists, allowing participants to create and keep unique pieces of art.
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