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Peoria
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Manual Rams won the Class 2A boys’ basketball state championship—defeating Quincy Notre Dame 60-55 on Saturday. Senior forward Jaquan Brown led with 23 points, and a parade is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Sunday with a celebration at 4:00 p.m. at Peoria Manual High School. WMBD
- ➤ Bradley’s men's basketball will host the Dayton Flyers at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the NIT opening round game televised on ESPNU. Bradley’s women's team earned a WNIT bid & first round matchups will be announced Monday. WCBU
- ➤ The Bradley Braves earned a 2026 National Invitation Tournament bid and will host Dayton at Carver Arena at 8 p.m. on ESPNU Wednesday — making their fourth straight NIT appearance with a 21-12 record. Pekin Daily Times
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Ladies' Night: Gal Pals and Glazes
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Unwind with friends while sipping drinks and painting pottery in a relaxing atmosphere.
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Salsa Night at Contemporary Art Center
9:30 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $5 for members, $8 for non-members — Dance the night away with Salsa, Cha Cha, and more in a lively setting.
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Beginner Stained Glass Workshop
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $85 — Create your own stunning stained glass art in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Mud and Music Event
2-4 p.m. — The Clay Den — $5 entry — Enjoy live local music while crafting pottery in a cozy, artsy atmosphere.
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Fairy Tale Storytime
6:00-6:30 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting storytime filled with fairy tales, crafts, and treats designed for young children.
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Fused Glass Cross Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Create a stunning fused glass cross with personalized colors and floral details.
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Murray State Racers vs. Bradley Braves Men's Baseball
6 p.m. — Dozer Park — Ticketed event — Feel the thrill of college baseball as Murray State takes on Bradley Braves at Dozer Park.
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Spring Chicken Canvas Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Paint a cheerful scene of adorable chickens in a blooming meadow with step-by-step guidance.
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Fused Glass Spring Flower Basket Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies — Craft a colorful fused glass flower basket masterpiece in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Spring Break Mini Clay Camp for Kids
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — Registration required — Explore ceramics with hands-on activities like hand building and wheel throwing for kids ages 7 and up.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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