Thursday, October 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Riverkeeper is organizing a donation drive for Hurricane Helene victims in Asheville, North Carolina, seeking essentials like water and blankets before their departure on October 18. WCBU
CRIME NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council highlights the synergistic relationship between agriculture and manufacturing in the Peoria area, underlining efforts to boost the economy and workforce development. WCBU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois students have until Oct. 15 to update their physicals and immunization records or face exclusion from school, with a significant decrease in non-compliance seen as the deadline approaches. 25 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria's Joint Landfill Committee approved GFL Environmental's plan to build a waste transfer station, followed by a new landfill in 10 years, aiming to extend the lifespan of the current landfill and offer future waste management solutions. 25 News Now
FINANCE NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Park District's handling of a Trump rally sparked debate among trustees and criticism from the NAACP over approval processes and alleged false equivalencies. Peoria Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Junior League of Peoria reintroduces the Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods program, offering free mental health training sessions for parents to aid in children's behavioral health. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bradley Braves basketball teams celebrated the start of their season with a spaghetti supper fundraiser, engaging with fans and preparing for their upcoming 'Red-White Showcase'. WMBD
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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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Art Exhibition: Constance Estep - This Beautiful Mess
Experience a thought-provoking art exhibition by Constance Estep that delves into the complexities of interpersonal relationships through innovative layering and collaging techniques.
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Exhibition - Constance Estep: This Beautiful Mess
Experience the intricate exploration of interpersonal relationships through Constance Estep's layered and collaged art at the Contemporary Art Center.
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Harvest Howl at Peoria Zoo
Experience the enchantment of autumn with a captivating blend of animatronic displays and live actors at Peoria Zoo's family-friendly Harvest Howl event.
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Keepsake Pet Paw-Prints Workshop
Experience the joy of creating unique keepsake handprints with your children in a fun and easy drop-in workshop.
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Pumpkins and Potion Pottery Workshop
Experience a creative afternoon of painting charming potion bottles and pumpkins at Art at the Bodega, complete with refreshments and a full bar.
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