Daily
Peoria
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, community organizers held the People’s March outside the Civic Center to Grace Baptist Church — a response after the city paused its traditional Freedom March — and local leaders discussed policy, education and economic justice to support planning a bigger event next year. 25 News Now
- ➤ A national TV host spoke at Monday afternoon’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon in the Civic Center Ballroom, where Sunny Hostin called on community leaders to embrace nonviolent resistance + unity in honor of King’s legacy. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gas prices in Peoria rose by 6.0 cents to $2.85 on Monday, according to GasBuddy — although prices remain 1.6 cents lower than one month ago and 35.7 cents lower than last year as oil climbs near $60 per barrel and seasonal discounts may soon end. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare has named Sister M. Mikela Meidl as its new president after current president Michelle Conger prepares to become the chief executive officer when Bob Sehring retires in April. The leadership change is expected to ensure a smooth transition in operations. 25 News Now
- ➤ An assisted living facility in East Peoria is set to close with final operations expected by April 8 or possibly as early as February — management confirmed in a letter sent to residents and families while staff help find alternative options. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame named 2025 winners, selecting Purdue’s Kenna Wollard and Illini Bluffs’ Jackson Carroll as top athletes while honoring coaches Olivia Morris and Mike Melick. A March 21 ceremony at the Civic Center will include cocktails + dinner. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Local sports fans are invited to vote online for the Journal Star boys athlete of the week, which recognizes high school performances from Jan. 12-17 + the poll, closing at noon Friday, features nominees from Farmington and Metamora. Pekin Daily Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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