Daily
Peoria
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent light snowfall has not relieved the six-month drought affecting Peoria + neighboring communities, leaving soil very dry. State Climatologist Trent Ford said a wet, stormy spring will be needed to ease upcoming water shortages and restrictions. 25 News Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ New tax rules mean that student loan forgiveness in 2026 and beyond could cost borrowers up to $10,000 on their next tax return, a Peoria CPA said. Borrowers should plan ahead — even installment options require extra funds. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Illinois will join the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) to access research, alerts and training for public health preparedness. The state moves to strengthen its response after the federal government withdrew in 2025. WMBD
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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