Daily
Peoria
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered for a Mother’s Day eve workshop at Luthy Botanical Garden (where staff led a hands-on guide to create custom container gardens) and learned essential planting tips for lasting displays. 25 News Now
- ➤ Multiple road projects begin Monday in Peoria—northbound Route 6 ramp to Knoxville closes until mid-June for overpass work and SW Washington Street becomes one lane between Persimmon and Walnut for sidewalk improvements. Hurlburt and Jefferson near Main Street also face short-term closures for demolition and reconstruction. WMBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evansville Thunderbolts kept the SPHL President’s Cup in Evansville by defeating the Peoria Rivermen by a score of 6 to 4 in Game 5 at Carver Arena Saturday night. Peoria rallied but could not overcome Evansville’s scoring surge & fell short in the deciding game. WMBD
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Taylor Swift Tribute Experience
7:30 PM — ICC CougarPlex — Check local listings for entry details — Experience the magic of Taylor Swift through captivating performances and great music.
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Flower Vase Clay Hand Building Class
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40.00 — Create a unique flower-shaped vase in a fun, hands-on class with no experience necessary.
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Silly Goose Canvas Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Paint a charming springtime goose in this fun, beginner-friendly class.
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EAA Flying Start Event
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mount Hawley Aviation, LLC — Free entry — Discover how to get your pilot's license and take to the skies with a flight.
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Flower Pot Clay Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials provided — Create a custom flower pot and saucer in this fun, beginner-friendly hand-building class.
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Ladies Night: Gal Pals and Glazes
6 PM–12 AM — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Unwind with friends while painting pottery and enjoying good vibes and drinks.
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Live Music: Robin Crowe at Five Spot
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $8-members, $12-nonmembers — Enjoy heartfelt roots-infused music from Robin Crowe and her band.
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Peoria City Home Opener against Des Moines Menace
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Shea Stadium — Enjoy thrilling soccer action as Peoria City faces off against perennial league power Des Moines Menace in their home opener.
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Ice Cream Social & Bowl Painting
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Create memories by painting your own ceramic bowl while enjoying delicious local ice cream.
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Juicer Clay Hand Building Class
4:00–5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Creative clay crafting — Squeeze creativity into your kitchen with a hands-on clay juicer class.
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish Dance champions from productions like Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Taste of Ireland is a high-energy celebration of Irish music, dance, and storytelling that brings Ireland’s history to life with wit and heart. Featuring live singing and dancing, reimagined Irish classics, and electrifying tap battles, the show blends tradition and modern flair into an unforgettable night of Celtic entertainment.
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The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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