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Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria City Council addressed safety at the River West Apartments following a shooting incident involving a 9-year-old boy, with discussions on improving lighting, security measures, and camera upgrades. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield man, Keith Winters, was arrested for his involvement in six residential burglaries in Peoria, including the theft of money, credit cards, firearms, and jewelry. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Black Stories Matter: Celebrating Our Roots in Cinema' event, taking place on Feb. 20 at the Proctor Recreation Center, emphasizes the importance of Black storytelling in film through performances and discussions, free for public attendance. WCBU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kuusakoski's closure of its U.S. operations, including in Peoria, has led GFL Environmental to seek a new electronics recycling processor, impacting local municipal e-waste services. Peoria Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open to select the Peoria-area boys basketball coach of the year, recognizing those who have led their teams to notable successes and win streaks in the current season. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Irish Gnome Clay Hand-Building Workshop at The Clay Den
Participants will learn to create a festive St. Patrick’s Day gnome using clay in a guided workshop suitable for all skill levels.
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Foil Car Racing Challenge
Participants will create and race their own aluminum foil cars using household supplies in a fun and engaging engineering challenge for children.
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Marbled Wheel Throwing Workshop
Participants will learn to create unique marbled ceramics using brown and white clay in this hands-on workshop.
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