Good morning, Peoria.

Phoenix Community Development Services in Peoria is seeking donations to assist the transition of individuals from homeless encampments into supportive housing following a public camping ban.

The new eastbound span of McClugage Bridge is nearing completion, pending weather-dependent work like sign installation and protective coating, with initial opening to include limited traffic.

A family and their dogs in Peoria Heights were displaced due to a house fire caused by a toaster, resulting in $50,000 in damages and assistance provided by the Red Cross.

Three individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Peoria, causing temporary road closures.

A Peoria man, Stevie Linwood, faces charges for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and a neighbor, marking his second indictment within two weeks.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum initiated its annual Christmas in the Village event with a tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 60-foot Norway spruce adorned with 40,000 lights, aiming to foster community spirit.

Liberty Steel is idling its Peoria wire mill, furloughing over 500 employees due to global financial struggles and a challenging steel market.

Peoria's Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center introduces an innovative housing system in its new Hawk Hour after-school program to enhance student motivation and performance in academics.

Dr. Brian Curtis from OSF HealthCare notes an increase in respiratory illnesses and advises against over-the-counter medications, recommending rest and hydration instead.

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.

Holiday Poinsettia Clay Creation Workshop

Participants will learn hand-building techniques to create decorative poinsettia flowers out of clay in a festive workshop setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exhibition: Terri Shockency - Double Entendre

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

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.

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.

Glass Blowing Workshop at Art at the Bodega

Participants will learn to blow glass and create personalized ornaments in a guided workshop designed for adults only.