Daily Peoria Logo Daily Peoria

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

SHARE
SPONSORED BY
Advertiser Logo

Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.

Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Monroe Street will be closed for Career Spark event, impacting traffic and necessitating detours.  City of Peoria
  • Bradley University's Hilltop Trot 5K on September 28 will cause morning road closures around the campus, advising drivers to seek alternative routes.  City of Peoria

CRIME NEWS

  • A 45-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting incident in South Peoria, with no suspects currently identified.  WMBD
  • Torreon Carey pled guilty to aggravated battery in a plea deal for the 2023 shooting death of 18-year-old Davion Parker in Peoria, dropping charges of First Degree Murder and receiving over 17 years in prison.  WMBD
  • An appeals court overturned a Peoria man's murder conviction due to a jury instruction error, necessitating a new trial.  WMBD

CULTURE NEWS

  • Central Illinois celebrates fall 2024 with six outdoor festivals featuring German food, fine art, and Halloween activities in the Peoria area.  Pekin Daily Times

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Peoria's gas prices fell by about 5.5 cents last week to an average of $3.43 per gallon, contrasting with a slight national average increase.  WMBD

HEALTH NEWS

  • Planned Parenthood of Illinois resumes procedural abortions in Peoria for the first time in five years, expanding statewide access by 11% after the clinic's reopening.  WCBU
  • Peoria's Planned Parenthood clinic resumes operations with full abortion services after a firebombing in January 2023 led to extensive renovations and a $1.4 million restitution from the attacker.  Pekin Daily Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess

    Experience Constance Estep's artistic exploration of interpersonal relationships through layering, collaging, and the use of found objects.

    Wed, 9/25/24

    View event
  • Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess Exhibition

    Explore the intricate layers of interpersonal relationships through Constance Estep’s engaging artwork that combines found objects and symbolism.

    Thu, 9/26/24

    View event
  • Galactic Cowboy Orchestra Performance

    Experience a unique blend of Jazz, Rock, and Bluegrass Fusion performed by the energetic Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, known for their sophisticated musical complexity and engaging stage presence.

    Fri, 9/27/24

    View event
  • Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair Celebration

    Experience a weekend filled with original art from 130 juried fine artists, interactive murals, and a Kid's Art Festival at the historic Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair.

    Sat, 9/28/24

    View event
  • Neurodivergent Network Gathering at Lakeview Branch

    Explore resource sharing and support specifically designed for neurodivergent adults, focusing on the topic of Alexithymia while enjoying light refreshments.

    Sun, 9/29/24

    View event
  • Create a Spooky Book Page Wreath

    Experience the creativity of crafting a Halloween-themed wreath using recycled book pages and festive items, perfect for book lovers aged 18 and over.

    Tue, 10/1/24

    View event
  • Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess

    Explore the intricate work of Constance Estep as she delves into the complexities of interpersonal relationships through layering and collaging found objects.

    Wed, 10/2/24

    View event
  • IEEE Central Illinois Networking Meetup

    Experience an informal networking opportunity among IEEE members at The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, welcoming students and professionals alike.

    Thu, 10/3/24

    View event
  • Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess

    Experience an exploration of interpersonal relationships through Constance Estep's layered collages and found objects at the Contemporary Art Center.

    Fri, 10/4/24

    View event
  • Constance Estep's Exhibition: This Beautiful Mess

    Experience the intricate layering and collaging of Constance Estep as she explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through her art.

    Sat, 10/5/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Your calendar reflects your priorities better than your Twitter feed.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Peoria

Daily Peoria is a community newsletter sharing current events in Peoria, Illinois. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Peoria, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Peoria.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Peoria and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community.

We help people in Peoria save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Peoria, about Peoria, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Peoria

A free Peoria community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
No spam
Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.

© Daily Peoria. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here