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Friday, December 6th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCBU
- ➤ 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. WCBU
- ➤ Lighting installation at the Niagara Parking Deck, 111 SW Adams St., is scheduled from Dec. 9-12, maintaining access but caution is advised. City of Peoria
- ➤ 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 Journal Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Heights Fire Department responded to a house fire with no reported injuries, cause under investigation. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCBU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. 25 News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Pekin Daily Times
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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