Good morning, Peoria.

On May 15th at 9:30 a.m., demolition of the old eastbound span on McClugage Bridge will begin in Peoria and East Peoria, and several roads (including both directions of U.S. Route 150 between Adams Street and IL 116, ramps from IL 116 to westbound U.S. 150, and Lorentz Avenue) will close for about one hour as contractors detonate explosives after final safety checks.

Two state champion wrestlers from Peoria are headed to NCAA Division I.

Washington's Peyton Cox will join North Dakota State after winning the 144-pound state title while Tremont's Bowden Delaney committed to Bellarmine University—both earned spots on the 2025 all-area team.

Summer Slices Ceramic Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $20 deposit plus additional cost based on item — Create your own watercolor style ceramic piece with guided techniques.

Peoria Symphony Orchestra Grand Finale

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical love story of Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms.

Flower Bowl Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Craft a beautiful flower-shaped bowl in a fun and creative clay class.

Hug a Highland Cow Event

10:30 a.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 per person — Experience the joy of hugging Highland Cows while enjoying tasty treats and pottery painting.

Little Feat Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Prairie Home Alliance Theater — $88-$157 — Enjoy an evening of classic rock at the highly anticipated Little Feat concert.

Glass and Resin Flower Trio Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 for 3 canvases — Create a stunning flower trio with sparkle in this fun, hands-on workshop.

Tony Jackson Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center — Free for veterans — Experience a night of traditional country music with Tony Jackson's captivating vocal style.

6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Dive into pottery with a hands-on wheel throwing course perfect for all skill levels.

Revel in Red Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Putt Club East Peoria — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of high-energy rock anthems under the stars with Revel in Red.

Mini Mushroom Fairy House Clay Class

12-1:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Create your own whimsical mini mushroom fairy house in this fun, all-ages clay hand-building workshop.