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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Folepi Town, Track Down photo hunt contest in East Peoria offers prizes for locating a specific site, starting December 2. City of East Peoria
- ➤ Peoria nonprofits seek community support on Giving Tuesday to overcome rising costs and continue offering essential programs and services. 25 News Now
- ➤ LULA Peoria, a nonprofit, is equipping homeless encampments with winter supplies like hand warmers, blankets, and propane heaters to prevent hypothermia as shelters are full. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters quickly responded to and fought a fire in West Peoria that damaged two garages and a vacant home, with no injuries reported. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A court has rejected Sage Raeuber's appeal to vacate her 30-year sentence for her role as the driver in a 2021 murder-for-hire plot that resulted in Rebecca Bolin's death in Mackinaw. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Central Illinois Ballet prepares for its Nutcracker season, highlighting the year-long effort and craftsmanship behind the ballet's costumes. 25 News Now
- ➤ Nate Bargatze, the world's top-earning comedian, announces a new tour date in Peoria with all new material for May 10, 2025. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CEFCU, a Peoria-based credit union, distributed a record $55 million dividend to its members in good standing, marking a continuation of its practice of giving back, which totals half a billion over 24 years. 25 News Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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Exhibition: Terri Shockency - Double Entendre
This exhibition showcases Terri Shockency's whimsical paintings that serve as illustrated puns, featuring anthropomorphic representations of famous personalities.
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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.
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Peoria Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
The Peoria Ballet stages a magical performance of 'The Nutcracker' featuring 100 local students and professional guest artists, accompanied by a live orchestra.
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