Good morning, Peoria.

Estella Jackson turned 100 on Dec.

12 at her granddaughter’s Timeless Events Social Studio where six generations gathered to celebrate her life; the centenarian, admired for her strong faith and community service including her role in the (Know More, No More) campaign, expressed deep gratitude for her family.

Peoria Public Schools Board of Education candidates spoke Saturday at First Baptist Church during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters; nearly 100 residents asked questions on issues including graduation rates & teacher retention as early primary voting begins Feb.

5.

More than 2,100 student musicians and 10,000 family members filled the Peoria Civic Center during the Illinois Music Education Conference — which concluded Saturday — to showcase performances and attend workshops.

The event boosted local business and will remain in Peoria for another five years.

The Peoria City Council will vote Monday at 6 p.m. on a settlement with Boyd Gaming — a deal that drops city objections to the new Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino and secures a share of gaming revenues if approved, ending a 1991 dispute and allowing the casino's completion in late 2028.

Peoria City Council will vote at a Monday meeting at 6 p.m. on a settlement with Boyd Gaming that drops objections to a new $160M casino in East Peoria.

If approved, the city will receive a share of the casino's gaming revenues and construction will finish in late 2028.

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.

Galentine’s Night

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 ticket — Celebrate friendship with pottery painting, champagne, and sweet treats.

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.

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.

Clay Together, Stay Together: Throwing for Two

2:30-4:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while crafting whimsical mushroom mugs in a festive Valentine’s wheel-throwing class.

Spiral Olive Dish Clay Hand Building Class

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Materials included — Create a unique spiral olive dish while learning hand-building techniques in this beginner-friendly class.