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Peoria
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Breaking Free is a community art project on pysanky led by Crystal Potthoff and ArtsPartners of Central Illinois—participants learn wax batik techniques and the exhibition runs from Feb. 6 to Feb. 28 at Artful Journey Gallery and from March 2 to April 12 at Five Points Washington. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 unique collectibles, including Michael Jordan trading cards, signed comics and vintage memorabilia, are up for bid in the Illinois State Treasurer's online auction — open since Jan. 23 and closing Sunday, Feb. 1. Bidders can create an account on HiBid or call 217-557-8567 to participate. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ Pekin officials announced on Wednesday that state law gives the city sole authority over a proposed data center on vacant land (between State Route 98 and Sheridan Road) at Lutticken Farm; a town hall meeting is set for March 24 at Pekin Community High School to discuss the project. WCBU
- ➤ Illinois American Water filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise rates for $577 million in planned water system upgrades through December — residential and wastewater customers will pay $14 and $28 more monthly. A statewide watchdog described the proposal as a money grab and vowed to fight it. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Morton junior lineman Soren Fifer announced he received a scholarship offer from the Indiana Hoosiers and thanked coach Bob Bostad for his support (he had also earlier received an offer from Oregon along with several Big Ten teams). Pekin Daily Times
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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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Clay Together, Stay Together: Throwing for Two
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 per couple — Experience a fun and creative night of sculpting with your partner while making personalized cups.
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Valentine's Glass Blowing Experience
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Art at the Bodega — $150 per couple — Create beautiful blown glass ornaments while sipping champagne on a romantic date night.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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