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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centerpoint Community Church, led by Pastor Brian Russell, has acquired the historic former St. Bernard’s church in East Bluff & will hold its first official service on Easter Sunday, April 5 to continue the building’s legacy and support local ties. WCBU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Hut will close over 250 underperforming locations nationwide in the first half of 2026, according to Yum! Brands—this may affect some of the chain's 166 Illinois restaurants, including potential closures in Peoria. Residents should check the chain's website for local updates. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Public Library is celebrating 100 years of Black History Month with a month-long Knowledge Quest at the Lakeview Branch and a hat display honoring pioneering Mae Reeves. The library will also host a Feb. 9 screening of Sinners and a Black author book club, with Rose Farrell sharing insights from her 15-year tenure. WCBU
- ➤ Devoted fans waited outside the Civic Center on Thursday evening for Ghost's phone-free concert during its Skeletour World Tour (marking the band's third visit since 2018). They lined up as early as 3 a.m. in cold weather to catch the show. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boyd Gaming now proposes a 40,000 sqft casino on a permanently moored barge on the Illinois River in East Peoria after the council rejected a $1.8 million settlement offer; the Illinois Gaming Board will vote within the next three weeks and construction is set to begin this year. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a statewide partnership with Amazon's Ring and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to supply 1,000 security cameras to survivors. Peoria’s Center for Prevention of Abuse, which distributes about 48 cameras a year, is part of this initiative covering all 102 counties. WMBD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Valentine’s Day specials are on offer from several chains with Lou Malnati's serving heart-shaped pizzas all February and McDonald's launching free McNugget Caviar kits Feb. 10 & more deals available from Dairy Queen, Applebee's, Portillo's and Starbucks to help couples celebrate affordably. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Romantasy: A Book Lovers Art Night
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Immerse yourself in a cozy evening of creativity with bookish art projects and delightful treats.
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Doodle Love Canvas Class
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Unleash your creativity with a whimsical Valentine’s painting of a pup in a bow tie, perfect for all skill levels.
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