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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Winterfest celebrated German culture on Sunday at the German American Central Society's new building on North Radnor Road, featuring traditional beer & food and live accordion music that drew hundreds of locals.  25 News Now

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Average gas prices in Peoria rose by 6.0 cents to $2.85 on Monday while remaining 35.7 cents below last year’s rate; national prices increased by 3.1 cents as oil climbed near $60 per barrel, according to GasBuddy.  WMBD

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Letter Holder Clay Hand Building Class

    4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a beautiful and practical ceramic wall-hanging letter holder in a relaxed atmosphere.

    Thu, 1/22/26

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  • Mystery Box Clay Night – Hand-Building Edition

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $30-$50 — Unleash your creativity with a surprise clay project in a fun and supportive environment.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • Spring Luminary Workshop

    1:00 – 2:30 PM — Fondulac District Library — Registration required — Create a personalized wine bottle luminary with decorative tattoos and twinkling lights.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Couples Cozy Clay Mug Hand Building Class

    1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — One ticket per couple — Celebrate love and creativity by crafting personalized mugs together this Valentine’s Day.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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  • Strawberry Trinket Dish Clay Hand Building Class

    4-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost for glazing optional — Craft your unique strawberry-shaped dish in this creative clay workshop.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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  • Bingo while you Paint

    6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 admission — Enjoy an evening of creativity with bingo and pottery painting for artistic fun and prizes.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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  • Valentine's Day Prints Pop-Up

    12-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $25 deposit required — Create cherished keepsakes with your little ones' prints just in time for Valentine's Day.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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  • Nesting Bowls Hand Building Class

    1:15-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own functional nesting bowls in this hands-on ceramic workshop.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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  • Fused Glass Heart Class

    6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Participants pay for materials — Create stunning heart-shaped glass art while enjoying an engaging and fun hands-on experience.

    Thu, 2/5/26

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  • High ON Love: Valentine's Art Night

    7-9 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry + pottery costs — Unleash your creativity with a relaxed open-paint experience for adults this Valentine's season.

    Fri, 2/6/26

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REAL ESTATE

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