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Peoria
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eddie Bauer LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Feb. 9 due to declining sales and supply chain challenges. Illinois stores — including Peoria — remain open while the company navigates a court-supervised sale process with no closures announced. Pekin Daily Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Public Schools named Michael Curry, a Decatur administrator, as the new chief financial officer + he will start on July 1 to succeed Mick Willis while the board also filled two other leadership roles in recent weeks. WMBD
- ➤ The Peoria Public Schools Board tabled a resolution Monday night on letting police access the district's live camera feeds. If approved, police would only view exterior cameras for real-time investigations (with equipment provided by the department) while control remains with the district. WMBD
- ➤ Lawmakers remain unsure about increasing higher education funds due to a tight budget and await further details on the evidence-based funding model (requesting nearly 5% more) for public colleges. Education leaders from the region, including Peoria’s Sen. Koehler, discussed spending cuts and other steps to keep university costs affordable. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,500 kids from 96 schools are set to perform in the IESA Cheerleading State Finals at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall today. Gates open at 7:10 a.m. and the event begins at 8:10 a.m., with tickets priced at $15 and free admission for preschoolers. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Results...RECYCLE!
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Brimfield Library — Free program — Learn about the complete recycling process from an industry expert in this engaging session.
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Tissue Box Clay Hand Building Class
4:00-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a custom tissue box cover in this hands-on clay class for all skill levels.
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Flower Chip and Dip Dish Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $ — Create your own floral-inspired chip and dip dish while learning hand-building techniques in a fun and creative environment.
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