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Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 137th annual Peoria Santa Claus Parade, the longest-continually running holiday parade in the US, features both original and new floats and is scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation will suspend non-emergency lane closures for the Thanksgiving holiday, but several lane reductions will remain in designated areas. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria fire crews extinguished a mattress fire at Woodland Hills Apartments with no injuries and $1500 in damages. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Historical Society will showcase seven historic properties during its December 7 and 8 Holiday Home Tour to celebrate local architecture and raise funds. Peoria Journal Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Intersect Illinois, under new CEO Christy George, is focusing on economic development in downstate areas, including Peoria, aiming to create jobs and drive over $2 billion in investment. WCBU
- ➤ American Freight is closing all 328 stores nationwide due to bankruptcy caused by high inflation and economic challenges in the furniture and home appliance sectors. 25 News Now
- ➤ A $57 million hotel and residential project in downtown Peoria was terminated after the developer failed to meet deadlines. WCBU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Public Schools board has approved the conversion of former Quest Charter Academy buildings for alternative and dual language educational programs, aiming to enhance space utilization and centralize services by the 2025-2026 school year. WCBU
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The Chocolate Turkey 3-Mile Run
Experience a delightful blend of fitness and indulgence at The Chocolate Turkey 3-Mile, where runners enjoy scenic views while earning sweet treats along the route.
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Fused Glass Christmas Tree Workshop
Experience the art of fused glass by creating a stunning Christmas tree while being guided by an expert instructor.
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Exhibition: Terri Shockency's Illustrated Puns
Experience the whimsical art of Terri Shockency, where her paintings transform famous figures into anthropomorphic companions, revealing the joy in our human-animal relationships.
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Santa's Kids Workshop: Creative Gift-Making Experience
Experience a fun-filled kids workshop where children create and wrap up to four unique holiday gifts for their family members under the guidance of skilled instructors.
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43rd Annual Greater Peoria Farm Show
Experience the latest innovations in agriculture and explore plans for the upcoming growing season at the Greater Peoria Farm Show.
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Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop
This exhibition features small works of art from local artists, perfect for holiday gifts, in a transformed gallery space at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
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Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will transform Gallery 3R into a gift shop featuring small works of art by local artists, ideal for holiday gifting.
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Holiday Poinsettia Clay Creation Workshop
Participants will learn hand-building techniques to create decorative poinsettia flowers out of clay in a festive workshop setting.
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Exhibition by Terri Shockency: Double Entendre
Terri Shockency's exhibition features colorful paintings that cleverly illustrate puns, highlighting anthropomorphized versions of famous personalities to reflect on human relationships.
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Nativity Votive Clay Hand Building Workshop
Participants will create handcrafted votive holders featuring serene nativity scenes using fundamental clay techniques in a festive workshop setting.
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