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PEORIA, Ill. Sunday was the first day of Engineering Week at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. But, due to COVID-19, this year’s event is being done virtually.
For the first time, Engineering Week is being done completely over Zoom with events scheduled through Thursday.
Young scientists will be able to learn how to construct robots, work with hovercrafts and learn about corrosion.
800 science kits have been donated Caterpillar, the Society of Women Engineers and local organizations.
“Caterpillar made a significant donation that allowed the museum to provide 500 free engineering kits with the materials to build a simple homopolar motor, in addition to the kits donated by other engineering groups,” said Nick Rae, Peoria Riverfront Museum science educator and Engineering Week coordinator.
PEORIA William Marshall was a tall, gentle giant who both commanded respect and exuded elegance, said his friends less than a week after he was found stabbed to death in his North Peoria home.
And they point to one Downtown piece of art that serves as a memorial to his affection for the arts in Peoria. He had a wonderful presence and elegance about him, said Kristan McKinsey, director of the Illinois Women Artists Project and a former curator at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. I loved the way he would walk, very confidently but without haughtiness. He accepted others regardless of their backgrounds or their interests. He really wanted to know who you were.
Originally published on January 8, 2021 2:54 pm
After a year that saw nationwide protests condemning police brutality, the Peoria Advisory Committee on Police-Community Relations is hoping to use 2021 to continue building trust in local law enforcement.
The committee held a virtual town hall Thursday night to hear public comments about the year ahead, and the overarching message was clear: the community must come together to tackle crime in Peoria.
“The fist is stronger than the finger,” said committee chairman Andre W. Allen. “We are one community, one Peoria, and we have to unite to address these issues.”
The virtual meeting format is new to the committee that wants the public to know that questions and concerns relating to law enforcement remain a priority, even if members and the public are unable to meet in person. In years past, events have been held in ZIP codes with higher crime rates to make solutions accessible for those with the most immediate need.