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Peoria
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A program providing tools and training to women-owned daycare businesses, supported by a federal grant, is expanding to Peoria to enhance childcare availability and support the local economy. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria Police provide safety guidelines for Halloween, emphasizing the importance of supervision, using sidewalks, carrying flashlights, and checking candy. WMBD
- ➤ Soderstrom Family Castle in Peoria Heights is hosting a Halloween event with a light and sound show, a trick or treating night with full-sized Hershey Bars and Dairy Queen Dilly Bar coupons, managed traffic, and limited parking. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A neighbor who tried to help a woman shot in Peoria in August has died, and the shooter faces first-degree murder charges. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates, including the incumbent mayor and three council members, are set to compete in Peoria's mayoral race, with primary elections scheduled for February 25th. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria City Council voted against keeping the property tax levy flat for 2025, focusing on concerns over future fiscal health and public safety pension payments. Peoria Journal Star
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin' announces its holiday menu for 2024, introducing new items like the cookie butter cold brew alongside returning favorites. Pekin Daily Times
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Halloween Wheel Throwing Extravaganza - A Spooky Clay Experience
Experience a unique Halloween-themed wheel throwing class where participants of all skill levels can create spooky ceramic pieces under candlelight, with costumes encouraged.
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Beginner Wheel Throwing Workshop
Learn the art of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly class while creating your own unique clay pieces.
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Clay Holiday Workshop: Create Your Own Santa Gnome
Experience a hands-on clay building class where you will sculpt and personalize a jolly Santa gnome under expert guidance.
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Fused Glass Gingerbread House Workshop
Experience the joy of creating a unique glass gingerbread house ornament that can enhance your holiday decor, all while learning the fundamentals of fused glass art.
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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Bradley Braves Men's Basketball Game
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup as the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks take on the Bradley Braves at the Peoria Civic Center.
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The Snow Queen Ballet
Experience a magical ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale, featuring stunning choreography and an enchanting musical score.
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Jeremy Camp Live Concert
Experience a powerful evening of music with Jeremy Camp at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
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Nativity Votive Handmade Clay Class
Celebrate the holiday season by crafting a unique votive holder featuring a serene nativity scene in this hands-on clay workshop.
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Spitalfield and The Forecast Live Concert
Experience a night of emo pop rock with performances by Chicago-based band Spitalfield and local indie rock group The Forecast at Kenny's Westside Pub.
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Festive Santa Gnome Clay Workshop
Experience a hands-on clay building class where you will sculpt a jolly Santa gnome under the guidance of an expert instructor.
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