Friday, December 27th, 2024

Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Park District is negotiating to host the Summer Camp music festival on the Peoria riverfront in 2025, moving from its previous location at Three Sisters Park. WMBD
- ➤ The Peoria Park District will utilize a $600,000 OSLAD grant from the Illinois government to enhance Markwoodlands Park with a new shelter, sports field renovations, a playground, and a walking path. Peoria Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois' minimum wage rises to $15 on Jan. 1, fulfilling a 6-year plan and marking a significant economic move amidst debates on living wage adequacy and business operation adjustments. WMBD
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR With major brands like MGM and Hasbro already on board, Illinois investors have a rare opportunity to join Adobe and Fidelity in backing RAD Intel, an AI-powered advertising company whose valuation has soared from $5M to $85M in just four years.* RAD Intel
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport offers additional parking spaces for holiday travelers, including a car wash facility and shuttle service. Peoria Journal Star
-
Mini Bubble Bowl Clay Hand-Building Workshop
Participants of all ages can learn to create unique mini bubble bowls using basic clay techniques in a guided, friendly environment.
-
Neurodivergent Network Meeting at Lakeview Branch
A support group providing resource sharing for neurodivergent adults, accompanied by light refreshments.
-
Boogie T Live in Peoria
Experience an electrifying performance by Boogie T at the 3300 Event Center in Peoria, featuring a night of music and entertainment.
-
Steady Flow Concert
Steady Flow is set to perform live at the 3300 Event Center in Peoria, featuring a playlist that fans can enjoy.
-
Exhibition of Ken Clubb's Cat Illustrations
This exhibition features original illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, with proceeds benefiting the Peoria Humane Society.
-
Create Unique Sea Glass Trees
This class allows participants to craft their own sea glass trees with provided materials and instruction in a creative studio environment.
-
Exhibition of Ken Clubb's Cat Illustrations
This exhibition features the original illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, created for Cats Magazine, with proceeds benefiting the Peoria Humane Society.
-
Ken Clubb Cat Illustration Exhibition
This exhibition features original illustrations by Ken Clubb, shown for the first time and available for sale to benefit the Peoria Humane Society.
-
Hug a Highland Cow Experience
Families can experience an interactive event that includes hugging Highland cows, painting ornaments, and enjoying refreshments.
-
Exhibition: Ken Clubb's Cat Illustrations
This exhibition features original cat illustrations by Peoria artist Ken Clubb, created for Cats Magazine, and supports the Peoria Humane Society.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

The Future of Ads: Smarter, Less Annoying, and Actually Effective
Nobody likes annoying ads. So why do brands continue to waste billions every year on ads that get ignored, skipped, or just don’t connect ever, even a little?
RAD Intel, a pre-IPO company, is fixing this massively broken system—helping brands deliver ads people actually want to see with their AI-powered technology.
That’s why big names like MGM, Omnicom, Hasbro, Sweetgreen, and Skechers trust RAD Intel to reach the right people with the right message.
Now, our readers have a rare chance to get in early on RAD Intel’s SEC-qualified Regulation A offering:
🚀 Explosive growth—valuation soared from $5M to $85M in just 4 years*
💰 $37M raised—market confidence is strong
🔹 Backed by Adobe, Fidelity and 6,000+ investors, including insiders from Google, Amazon, Youtube & Meta
Invest in RAD Intel Today!
This is a paid advertisement for RAD Intel’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.radintel.ai.
*This valuation has been set by RAD Intel. There is currently no public market for the Company’s Common Stock
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Peoria.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Writers live twice.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Peoria
Daily Peoria is a community newsletter sharing current events in Peoria, Illinois. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Peoria, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Peoria.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Peoria and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Peoria community.
We help people in Peoria save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Peoria, about Peoria, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Peoria
A free Peoria community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Peoria. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypeoria.com/sitemap