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Friday, October 4th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria pastor received a $1.7 million grant from the Illinois Grocery Initiative to open a grocery store aimed at ending the food desert in Peoria's southside, with plans to open in 3-6 months. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in a house fire on Peoria's South Side, with firefighters taking roughly 40 minutes to extinguish the blaze and the cause under investigation. WCBU
- ➤ A morning fire in Peoria displaces a family of seven and results in the death of a dog and two rabbits, with another home partially damaged. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prosecutors seek detention of Maurice Sargent, charged with the murder of 10-year-old Torres Lamar Johnson in Peoria and being an armed habitual criminal, with security footage revealing the events leading to Johnson's death. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Luthy Botanical Garden will host the Art and Music in the Garden event on Oct. 6, featuring art, live music, wellness activities, and local vendors, with an admission of $10. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted a state-funded grocery initiative to tackle food deserts with $1.66 million for CJ Harvest Supermarket and underscored the importance of mental health services for youth, supported by $30 million in state funding, during his visit to Peoria and West Peoria. Peoria Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker visited the Young Minds Center in West Peoria, advocating for the expansion of adolescent mental health services statewide. WMBD
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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.
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Paint Your Pet: Acrylic Painting Class
Experience a creative afternoon painting a personalized portrait of your pet with guidance from talented artists in a fun studio environment.
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Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess
Experience an exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered collages and found objects of artist Constance Estep.
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Exhibition Featuring Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience an immersive art exhibition that explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships through unique layering and collaging techniques by artist Constance Estep.
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Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience an insightful exploration of interpersonal relationships through the layered and collaged works of artist Constance Estep at the Contemporary Art Center.
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Sesame Street Live: A Spectacular Family Show
Experience a delightful live performance featuring beloved characters like Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.
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Brandon Lake Live in Concert
Experience an uplifting evening of music with Brandon Lake at the Peoria Civic Center.
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Pumpkin Spice Clay Mug Hand Building Class
Experience the joy of creating personalized clay mugs with various textures in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
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Kids’ Art Club at Art at the Bodega
Experience creativity and artistic exploration with a variety of art projects designed for children, encouraging their expression and individuality.
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Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience a captivating art exhibition by Constance Estep, exploring the complexities of interpersonal relationships through layering and collaging of found objects.
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