Daily
Peoria
Monday, February 17th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pettengill-Morron House Museum in Peoria marks the 183rd anniversary of the city's first Anti-Slavery Society meeting, highlighting its role in the Underground Railroad. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old Peoria man died after being hit by a vehicle in North Peoria, with the driver hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the incident is under investigation. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ QuadCon attracted over 1,500 pop culture enthusiasts to Peoria's Northwoods Mall for a weekend event featuring 45 vendors selling comics, games, and action figures. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Riverfront Museum attracted engineering enthusiasts with an event showcasing robots, programming, and software to celebrate the start of National Engineers Week, aiming to inspire future engineers. 25 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve girls wrestlers from the Peoria area qualified for the 2025 Illinois High School Association state finals in Bloomington after competing in sectionals. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ 44 Peoria-area boys wrestlers advance to the 2025 IHSA state finals in Champaign, showcasing talents from regions including Washington, Notre Dame, and East Peoria. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Exhibition - Capturing Light: Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
This exhibition features photographer Bennett Johnson and glass artist Jim Scheller, showcasing their unique perspectives on dynamic details of light, reflection, and architectural beauty.
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Live Music Performance by The Sweet Lillies
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt and collaborative 'String-Americana' music by The Sweet Lillies at Kenny's Westside Pub.
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Celebration of National Pancake Day at The Clay Den
Celebrate National Pancake Day by enjoying free pancakes and creating a unique clay pancake stack jar at The Clay Den.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~ Ryan Holiday
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