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Friday, November 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks public feedback on its plans to rebuild a section of Illinois Route 29, involving the displacement of eight homes and relocation of a historic pavilion.  25 News Now
  • The 10th Annual Chocolate Turkey Race in Peoria, aimed to support a local nonprofit's new school, saw over 2,300 participants, highlighting community generosity and engagement.  25 News Now
  • The South Side Mission in Peoria delivered 3,000 dinners and served nearly 200 sit-down meals on Thanksgiving, highlighting community solidarity and volunteerism.  25 News Now

CRIME NEWS

  • Jaylan D. Russell, 18, faces charges for a shooting incident in August outside Amir’s Market in Peoria, IL, injuring one.  Peoria County

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, sparking hope among Middle Eastern groups in Peoria for longer-lasting peace.  25 News Now
  • East Peoria's latest compensation report reveals 48 employees earn at least $100,000, a significant increase due to police officers working longer shifts, with first responders dominating the top earners.  Peoria Journal Star

SPORTS NEWS

  • The 2024 IHSA high school football state championship games are set to be played at Illinois State University, available for streaming and viewing on various channels.  Pekin Daily Times

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/3/24

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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.

    Wed, 12/4/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/6/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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  • Exhibition: Terri Shockency's Double Entendre

    This exhibition features Terri Shockency's humorous and thought-provoking paintings that play on illustrated puns, depicting famous individuals as anthropomorphic animals.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'

    This exhibition showcases small works of art by local artists, perfect for holiday gifting and available for immediate purchase.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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