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Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the 27th-annual FamilyCore Frosty 5K Race and Dog Walk along the riverfront drew hundreds as participants braved bitter cold for a fundraiser benefiting children and families. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Management at Serenity Assisted Living & Memory Care announced the facility will close no later than April 8 due to eight years of operating losses, inflation, and a mold issue. A letter sent to residents states that staff will help arrange alternative care and transfer records. WMBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall this weekend, prompting residents to check Illinois law on snow removal. Illinois law encourages clearing adjoining sidewalks to avoid potential liability, though Chicago requires property owners to clear sidewalks promptly to avoid fines. Peoria Journal Star
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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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Sneezy Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — Kenny's Westside Pub — Enjoy music and stories from the artist Sneezy.
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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.
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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.
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Galentine’s Night
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 ticket — Celebrate friendship with pottery painting, champagne, and sweet treats.
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