Good morning, Peoria.

At Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery, 152 participants plunged into freezing water on Saturday for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge and raised over $47,000 to fund Special Olympics Illinois programs.

The fundraiser marked its seventh year in Peoria, with spectators cheering on the costumed plungers.

Over 700 people participated in Pathway Ministries' Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser on Saturday morning in East Peoria — raising over $100,000 for local homelessness support.

The group started at Embassy Suites and walked across Murray Baker Bridge to downtown where they met individuals in need.

CJ Harvest grocery — owned by Pastor Chuck Brown — nears an opening in two to three months after permits were approved and final construction is underway; it is located near South Western Avenue and West Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to help address the food desert.

Washington senior Wyatt Medlin capped his unbeaten season by winning the Class 2A 165-pound state championship at the State Farm Center Saturday night & he outscored his finals opponents 62-13, joining one of only two wrestlers with three state titles.

The men's hockey final of the 2026 Winter Olympics airs today at 7:10 a.m. CT on NBC, CNBC and USA Network, with a replay at 3:30 p.m. CT and live streaming on Peacock and NBC Sports (local viewers can check their NBC affiliate for coverage).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Fused Glass Snowflakes Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 reservation, piece prices range from $33 to $64 — Create a shimmering glass snowflake for your winter décor.

Friday the 13th Spooky Pottery Painting

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 ticket reserves your seat — Unleash your creativity with spooky pottery painting this Friday the 13th.