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Peoria
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retailers including Costco, Aldi, and Walmart will operate under holiday hours on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, while most government offices and Peoria Public Schools will be closed. Residents should check local service hours before planning errands. Pekin Daily Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-area high school boys basketball teams begin their IHSA postseason run Feb. 23 with regionals from Knoxville to East Moline United Township; games are scheduled through Feb. 27 as scores and brackets update during the playoffs. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Illinois high school esports teams competed Saturday at Bradley University for the IHSEA Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invitational. Winners will advance to the Midwest Battle Ground in Naperville in March for a chance to win a trophy and scholarship support + further competitive opportunities. 25 News Now
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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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Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Mountain Waterfall
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Unleash your inner artist with a serene landscape painting class inspired by Bob Ross.
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Gnome Clay Hand Building Class
4-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Craft your festive St. Patrick’s Day gnome with guided clay hand-building fun!
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Charcuterie Board Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Design and craft your own unique ceramic charcuterie board in a fun, beginner-friendly class.
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Wall Planter Clay Hand Building Class
1-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a personalized wall pocket planter in this fun, beginner-friendly class!
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