Daily
Peoria
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria rededicates 'Flight of the Cakewalkers' sculpture to honor local running icon and community advocate Steve Shostrom. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old man was found deceased in a crashed vehicle in Peoria County, with speed considered a contributing factor to the accident. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ A Stark County man received a traffic citation for driving the wrong way, resulting in a head-on collision that killed a Dunlap High School student in Peoria, with both parties having clean toxicology reports. Pekin Daily Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria County judge ordered Stevie Linwood, accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend Zaneta Winters and critically injuring a neighbor, to remain in jail due to his high risk to the community. WMBD
- ➤ A Peoria man, Michael Vorrath, has been convicted for the 2019 murder of his wife following two mistrials. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria City Council voted 6-4 against granting Highly Flavored restaurant a liquor license for its new location, amid debates over racial bias and other concerns. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Peoria City Council discusses a proposed ordinance to ban public camping in an effort to address homelessness and its impact on the community, amid concerns about the measure's focus on penalization rather than addressing root causes. WMBD
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Jeepin for MS - A Fundraising Event
Experience a day filled with Jeep shows, live music, food, and community support while raising funds for the National MS Society.
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Budding Bookworms Storytime Session
Experience a fun-filled storytime designed for early learners, where children engage with songs, stories, and creative crafts.
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Exhibition - Barbie Perry: Hope Chest
Experience an artistic installation by Barbie Perry that explores the historical significance of doilies as symbols of hope and the complexities of women's expectations in marriage.
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IEEE Central Illinois Networking Meetup
Experience an informal networking opportunity for IEEE members and guests at The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill in Peoria.
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Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Explore the intricate artworks of Constance Estep, who delves into the complexities of interpersonal relationships through layered collages and found objects.
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Jazz Night with The Sweet Nothings at the Contemporary Art Center
Experience an evening of traditional jazz with The Sweet Nothings, a Bloomington-based group influenced by New Orleans music, at the Contemporary Art Center in Peoria.
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Clayton Anderson Live at Play in Peoria
Experience live music from country artist Clayton Anderson alongside the blues band Black Majic Johnson during the weeklong celebration of Peoria's culture and entertainment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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