Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
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🎭 Culture
Peoria Players Theatre presents Dracula, adapted by Steven Dietz from Bram Stoker’s novel.
The production starts today and runs until Oct. 11, then resumes from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18 at the theatre; it blends intense horror + heartfelt moments for audiences, and content advisories are available+ should be reviewed.
🌲 Environment
GFL and local community leaders held a ribbon cutting Wednesday to mark the opening of a 13,500 sqft waste transfer station at 4349 W.
Southport Road in Peoria. The facility processes 600 to 650 tons of waste daily and supports county recycling and hazardous waste programs.
🏛️ Government
Illinois Department of Agriculture announced $1.8 million in new Local Food Infrastructure Grant funding for Central Illinois; applications open Nov.
2 (closing at noon Jan. 6) for projects to improve storage, equipment, and processing. Earlier state grants helped Zehr Farms in Tazewell and Panther Ridge Farms in Woodford upgrade operations.
📰 Lifestyle
A horticulturist at Hoerr Nursery explained that gardeners can keep growing after the first frost by moving plants indoors and adjusting care routines.
The nursery (8020 N. Shade Tree Dr) is open Mon-Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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