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Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • River City Roofing sets a record by installing a 150-foot-long and 75-foot-tall American flag on their roof in Peoria, symbolizing hope and unity, and plans to donate a roof to a veteran.  25 News Now
  • The Children's Home Association of Illinois acquired a new building in downtown Peoria to expand access to its prevention and counseling services.  WCBU
  • Wildlife Prairie Park in Peoria, Illinois, launches its annual October weekends filled with haunted hayrides, live music, and family-friendly activities.  WMBD

CRIME NEWS

  • Torres L. Johnson II, a 10-year-old aspiring YouTube influencer, was tragically killed in a botched drug deal in Peoria, remembered for his love of singing, video games, and snacks.  Peoria Journal Star
  • The Peoria Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a pharmacy robbery last month, involving a note, a threatened jump over the counter, and an escape in a Toyota 4Runner.  WMBD

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Peoria County is training election judges for efficient and correct voter processing for the Nov. 5th elections and seeks additional Republican judges.  25 News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Week 7 of Illinois high school football features pivotal games for Peoria-area teams, with conference titles and playoff positions at stake.  Pekin Daily Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pumpkin Spice Clay Mug Hand Building Class

    Experience the joy of creating personalized clay mugs with various textures in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

    Sun, 10/13/24

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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.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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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.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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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.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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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.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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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.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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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.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • GLPA/WAC 2024 Conference in Peoria, IL

    Experience a collaborative environment at GLPA's first joint conference featuring delegate talks, workshops, and excursions around the vibrant Peoria area.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert

    Experience the iconic soundtrack of Avatar: The Last Airbender performed live by an orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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