Good morning, Peoria.

A suspect was arrested in Peoria yesterday for an alleged armed robbery and car theft after police chased him on I-155 near Hartsburg—officials say he may be linked to a similar incident in Bloomington.

Wildlife Prairie Park officials are asking for help to find a stolen .36-caliber muzzle-loading percussion cap rifle donated in 1981 by Russell W Brooks whose family had owned it since 1835 and displayed it in the Log Room before it went missing.

Peoria Police officers received training this week on how to interact with children and adults with autism using simple methods like writing and pictures—retired officer Stefan Bjes led the workshop while Tamika Morales explained the Angel Sense device's features.

Thirty-nine Peoria-area coaches earned the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association coach of the year awards for the 2024-25 season—covering college, high school and junior high teams—and the selections underscore their impressive regional achievements.

Pick Your Project Open Studio Time

11 AM – 4 PM — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies by project — Unleash your creativity with pottery, glass, and canvas projects in a friendly DIY space.

Fused Glass Ocean Wave Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Create a shimmering glass ocean wave piece in this engaging workshop.

6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Unleash your creativity with a hands-on pottery class perfect for beginners and skilled potters alike.

Training Officer Bootcamp

1-3 p.m. — Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino — No cost — Enhance your training skills and network at this comprehensive bootcamp for training officers.

Free Comic Book Day Workshop

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Registration required — Create your own six panel comic with Do Art Productions!

Philharmonic 100 Year Celebration

2:30-5 p.m. — Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate a century of song and tradition with the Philharmonic Chorale.

Planter Clay Hand Building Class

4:30-6 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a personalized clay planter while learning hand-building techniques and enjoy a complimentary plant.

Blossom Teacup Hand Building Class

4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a unique floral-inspired mug for Mother's Day weekend.

Family Hand Print Bowl Event

1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost varies — Create a meaningful keepsake using your family's handprints in clay.

Organic Flower Vase Clay Hand Building Class

12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost not specified — Craft a unique flower vase while enjoying quality time with loved ones this Mother's Day weekend.