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Peoria
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council unanimously approves a five-year lease for Julia Salvatierra Garnica to open El Mirador en El Rio, a new Mexican restaurant in the historic 172-year-old Powell Press Building on the riverfront. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ The City of Peoria's Flexible Rent Assistance Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan, is successfully helping unhoused individuals with steady incomes overcome the final financial hurdles to secure housing. WCBU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were apprehended following a carjacking incident involving an Uber driver in Peoria, facing vehicle hijacking and robbery charges. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria approves a unique chemical plant's move to improve local economy and environment, subject to specific conditions. WCBU
- ➤ Petersen Healthcare finalizes the sale of its nursing home properties, including a $99.5 million deal with Cascade Capital Partners, as it navigates bankruptcy proceedings. WCBU
- ➤ Peoria's Natural Fiber Welding announced layoffs affecting 91 employees as part of a restructuring under new CEO Steve Zika, despite closing a funding round and aiming for a more focused direction. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office deemed the police's use of deadly force in a July officer-involved shooting in West Peoria as 'justified' following a confrontation where Donald Wilson charged at officers with a shovel. WMBD
- ➤ Omer Osman retires as Illinois Department of Transportation secretary after decades of service and the implementation of the $41 billion Rebuild Illinois bill, with Gia Biagi appointed as his successor. WCBU
- ➤ The OWTW Conversion Project, aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety along Adams Street, is nearly finished with its first year, with some traffic restrictions still in place. City of Peoria
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-area businesses offer a range of holiday meals for takeout, catering to both individuals and groups, with orders due by December 20th. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop
This exhibition features small artworks from local artists, ideal for holiday gifts, in a transformed gift shop setting at the Contemporary Art Center.
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Exhibition - Terri Shockency: Double Entendre
This exhibition features Terri Shockency's whimsical paintings that combine humor and art through illustrated puns, revealing anthropomorphic interpretations of famous personalities.
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Isaac Durst Concert with Cole Edward Phillips
USA Concerts presents a live performance by Isaac Durst, supported by Cole Edward Phillips, at Crusens Farmington Road with affordable ticket options and a bar available.
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Sweater Weather Clay Mug Hand Building Class
This hands-on workshop allows participants to create customized ceramic mugs with unique textures, perfect for the sweater weather season.
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