Daily
Peoria
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The American Theater Guild has announced the 26-27 season schedule for Prairie Home Alliance Theater—starting with the 10th Anniversary tour of Waitress on Oct. 6-7 followed by Six on Nov. 17-19, with A Beautiful Noise on Feb. 2-3 next year and The BodyGuard on May 11-12. 25 News Now
- ➤ Today, the Lincoln Branch of the Peoria Public Library at 1312 West Lincoln Avenue celebrates Black History Month by honoring Mae Reeves—a trailblazer in fashion and community activism known for her custom hat designs. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria increased by 0.4 cents last week to average $2.84 on Monday while national averages fell 0.9 cents to $2.83; AAA Illinois data show local prices were 0.9 cents below last month and 38.8 cents lower than last year. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bradley University will break ground at 3 p.m. Friday on Clarissa Court to launch the donor-funded Zaleski Recreation Complex featuring pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, and the Ken and Doris Kolb Pavilion — construction begins in March and finishes by September with a campus pickleball tournament to follow. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New SNAP work rules went into effect Feb. 1 that require able-bodied recipients to work 80 hours monthly, and starting May 1, Illinois households not meeting these guidelines will see benefits limited to three months. Pekin Daily Times
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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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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.
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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.
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