Good morning, Peoria.

A Peoria-based Braver Angels chapter will hold its first public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Jan.

28 at the Peoria Public Library’s Lakeview Branch, where residents will join workshops to build skills for talking through differences & easing political tension.

Greater Peoria Honor Flight announced its 2026 schedule for four round trips for local veterans to visit monuments in Washington, D.C. — Flights will depart on April 7, May 26, September 8 and October 20 from Peoria.

Chris Kattan, the longtime SNL cast member who appeared in nearly 150 episodes from 1996-2006, will perform on March 20 at Avanti's Event Center in Pekin starting at 8 p.m. with guest Edgar Sandoval as part of a comedy event where tickets cost $45.98.

Peoria Public Works is preparing for a snowstorm that will drop 3 to 6 inches from Saturday night to Sunday morning.

Snow crews will begin clearing roads at 7:00 p.m., and officials advise residents to travel only if necessary due to slick conditions.

The American Red Cross and ImpactLife report a blood shortage as winter weather and a rough flu season forced the cancellation of over 400 drives nationwide, including one at a nearby high school last Friday.

Peoria centers urge eligible donors to help hospitals prepare for emergencies (accidents, childbirth).

Parts of Illinois will see up to 12 inches of snow this weekend and experts urge residents to shovel carefully to reduce risks of injury.

They recommend dressing warmly, warming up first, and taking breaks while clearing snow from walkways — tips meant to keep everyone safe.

Washington saw 41 new residential permits in 2025 plus it marks the highest issuance in a decade, up from 22 in 2024.

The permits include 19 single-family homes plus 22 duplex units with an investment value of $11.7 million amid a softening home market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sneezy Live Performance

9-11 p.m. — Kenny's Westside Pub — Enjoy music and stories from the artist Sneezy.

Heart and Soil Carved Planters Clay Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Get creative by hand-building a charming planter with heart designs and even receive a plant to brighten your home.

Valentine's Storytime

6-7 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Free — Celebrate love with delightful stories, songs, and treats for children and their grown-ups.