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Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Peoria Park District’s renovated Golf Learning Center held a soft opening Wednesday with TopTracer driving ranges and a new restaurant, and it will operate five days a week until early April when it will open every day—with a grand opening on April 9 coinciding with the Masters.  WMBD

HEALTH NEWS

  • OSF HealthCare held a groundbreaking last Wednesday for a new clinic at the southeast corner of U.S. Route 150 and Maher Road in Brimfield (a move that adds capacity with physical therapy and minor surgical procedures). Construction will last through this year to better serve local residents.  WCBU

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Tue, 2/24/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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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!

    Thu, 3/5/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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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!

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • Cross Clay Hand Building Workshop

    1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a beautiful clay cross in a relaxed setting suitable for all skill levels.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Ryan Holiday

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