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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of December.

CRIME NEWS

  • Peoria Police arrested three adults and three juveniles for stealing approximately $4,000 worth of items from multiple retailers on Black Friday.  WMBD

CULTURE NEWS

  • Peoria's Fashion Week is set to occur April 2-5, 2025, featuring local and national designers, with around 200 models auditioning for the event.  25 News Now

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Gas prices in Peoria have slightly decreased to an average of $3.12, showing stability post-Thanksgiving amidst fluctuating national averages.  WMBD

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Central Illinois high school and middle school students are contributing journalistic writing to local newspapers, offering fresh perspectives amidst a decline in rural news access.  WCBU

EVENTS

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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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  • Exhibition: Terri Shockency - Double Entendre

    This exhibition showcases Terri Shockency's whimsical paintings that serve as illustrated puns, featuring anthropomorphic representations of famous personalities.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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  • Live Blues Music with Joe Metzka Band

    Enjoy a night of blues music featuring Joe Metzka and Friends at the Contemporary Art Center with the option to bring your own food and drinks.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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