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Peoria
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the 20th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway go on sale today at 5 a.m. on 25News Today from Edwards’ Waterstone Subdivision; buying a $100 ticket by the end of day Wednesday enters you for a chance at a $5,000 shopping spree at Bremer Jewelry. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kickabrew Coffee is closed after a fire broke out on Jan. 26 at 3:45 p.m. The fire department responded within two minutes — no one was injured, and repairs will begin as the business updates the community. Peoria Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American Truck Simulator is set to feature Peoria and Bloomington in its Illinois DLC – the map includes local sites like hospitals along I-74 and the Riverfront Trail – and it will launch later this quarter on Steam. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria District 150 Board of Education approved Jerry Bell as the new superintendent effective July 1 and named Renee Andrews as deputy superintendent to help guide over 13,000 students across 29 school buildings. The experienced leaders plan to host town hall meetings and engage community and business leaders soon. WCBU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Many roads remain partially covered in ice & snow after a strong weekend storm, and winter crews work to clear hazards. In Peoria, 2.5 inches of snow have blanketed roads, and drivers are urged to proceed carefully before heading to work or school. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax season began yesterday when the IRS started accepting returns, and Illinois taxpayers may file free federal and state returns online through IRS Free File and MyTax Illinois. Employers must send W2 forms by Jan. 31 and extensions for filing are available until Apr. 15 if needed. Pekin Daily Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stay safe this winter by assembling a car emergency kit featuring a thermal blanket, jump starter and other vital tools as detailed in a recent USA TODAY guide. Peoria drivers can review the tips online to prepare for winter challenges — ensuring a smoother ride during icy conditions. Pekin Daily Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ ReMax Traders Unlimited hosted an open house Monday for the historic late-1940s Paul Schweikher home on High Point Road. The nearly 5,000 sqft home sits on 3.5 private acres with sweeping river views and is listed at $975,000. 25 News Now
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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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