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Peoria
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria will undergo a $10.7 million Moss Avenue reconstruction, including new storm sewers and crosswalks, in three phases over two years to address long-standing drainage issues. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former neurosurgery resident at a Peoria hospital admitted to illegally recording female employees in the bathroom and faces six years in prison. WCBU
- ➤ Three juveniles were arrested in Peoria for allegedly burglarizing a vape shop and subsequently detained at the Juvenile Detention Center. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two notable figures from Peoria, Preston Jackson and A.J. Guyton, were honored by the State of Illinois for their respective achievements in arts and sports during a Black History Month ceremony in Springfield. WCBU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Equity in Procurement Expo, aimed at boosting minority-owned businesses by providing insight into the government procurement process, will be held in Peoria on March 27, 2025. City of Peoria
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria city leaders reaffirm their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it a key priority in their five-year strategic plan, despite changes at the federal level. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morton leads Peoria area teams as No. 5 in Class 3A in the final AP Illinois high school basketball rankings. Pekin Daily Times
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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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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight in Peoria
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight promises a captivating 90-minute performance that combines rock music with a stunning candlelit atmosphere, following its success across Europe and the UK.
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Exhibition - Capturing Light: Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
This exhibition features Peoria photographer Bennett Johnson and Staunton glass artist Jim Scheller, exploring themes of reflection and shadow inspired by modern architecture and painting.
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