Good morning, Peoria.

Efforts to implement the Cure Violence gun prevention program in Peoria have failed due to disagreements on the program's structure between the city/county health department and the House of Hope, leading to the termination of their subcontract.

Peoria County and the city plan to allocate $600,000 towards establishing Harvest Supermarket in a food desert, aiming to revitalize local food access lost since 2018.

Lighting installation at the Niagara Parking Deck, 111 SW Adams St., is scheduled from Dec.

9-12, maintaining access but caution is advised.

The Soderstrom Family Castle in central Illinois opens for holiday tours from Dec.

6-18, offering visitors refreshments, live music, and a chance to buy a special ornament with proceeds going to charity.

Peoria Heights Fire Department responded to a house fire with no reported injuries, cause under investigation.

The Peoria Public Library is set to host a 'Jane Austen Birthday Celebration' on Dec.

14, featuring a film screening, crafts, and a tea experience.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a reduced rate increase for Illinois American Water, cutting the company's initial request by about 30%, to fund maintenance and system improvements.

Central Illinois offers a variety of locations to purchase real and artificial Christmas trees, including farms, nurseries, and stores, with options ranging from cut-your-own to pre-cut, along with holiday decor.

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.

Live Conversation with Chevy Chase Following the Screening of Christmas Vacation

This event features a live dialogue with Chevy Chase after a screening of the classic film 'Christmas Vacation' at the Peoria Civic Center.

Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop

This exhibition showcases small works of art from local artists, perfect for holiday gifting, featuring a variety of mediums including glass, ceramics, and original prints.