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Friday, November 29th, 2024
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
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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