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Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria begins construction on the Churchview Garden Homes, a $18 million affordable housing project aiming to revitalize the South Side with 47 new units. WCBU
- ➤ The Peoria Salvation Army's men's shelter project received $9 million in donations from local benefactors, covering half the estimated cost for a new facility aimed at offering increased space and services for its residents. WMBD
- ➤ The City of Peoria announces multiple community initiatives, including an Equity in Procurement Expo, a Beautification Program, availability of warming centers, property registration requirements, Fire Prevention Week activities, appointment of a new City Treasurer, and the resumption of the Adams Street and Jefferson conversion project. City of Peoria
- ➤ The Peoria Police Department emphasizes the shared responsibility of drivers and pedestrians in preventing accidents, offering specific safety tips following recent fatal crashes. WMBD
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria garage fire caused by accidental ignition of flammable liquids injured one resident and a firefighter, with estimated damages at $80,000. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria County begins a $7.1 million project to expand Maxwell Road to three lanes and improve infrastructure, with completion expected by June 2026. Peoria Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bradley and Illinois State basketball coaches request that their rivalry games be scheduled on Saturdays to maximize fan attendance, following a pattern of higher turnouts compared to midweek games. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Exhibition - Capturing Light: Works by Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
This exhibition features Peoria photographer Bennett Johnson and Staunton glass artist Jim Scheller, showcasing their artistic interpretations of reflection and shadow inspired by architectural designs and modern painting.
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