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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria's project to convert downtown streets to two-way traffic progresses, with most intersection upgrades completed and positive community feedback. WCBU
- ➤ Residents experiencing issues with phone connections to numbers starting with 494 prefix, as AT&T works on a solution. City of Peoria
- ➤ Traffic on W Pioneer Parkway will shift into new lanes on Dec. 9 due to the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project, with modified patterns lasting through winter. City of Peoria
- ➤ The Peoria Journal Star Christmas Fund receives donations from community members, supporting those in need during the holiday season. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ The annual Drive for Miracles Radiothon by 93-3 The Drive aims to support OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital in Peoria, having raised around $6 million over 24 years. WMBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Theodore F. Bethel Jr. was charged with aggravated battery after assaulting a 79-year-old man at a Peoria gas station. Peoria County
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study reveals a 20-year peak in young entrepreneurs under 40 launching small businesses, with Central Illinois providing significant support through local development centers. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria invested $54 million in road improvements in 2024, completing major projects on Glen and Wisconsin avenues, and plans to continue with significant projects in 2025, including continuing Adams and Jefferson Avenue conversions and sewer overflow efforts. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ Peoria, Illinois, is facing a phone outage affecting calls to city government facilities with AT&T working on a solution. WMBD
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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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Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'
The exhibition features small works of art from local artists, perfect for holiday gifts, in a gallery setting where items can be purchased immediately.
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