Good morning, Peoria.

On Monday morning, over 200 locals joined a Memorial Day Salute 5k and one-mile walk at Lower Glen Oak Park and Springdale Cemetery to raise funds for veteran home repairs in the Tri-County area.

The Greater Peoria Honor Flight is taking 72 local veterans and their guardians to tour war memorials in Washington, D.C. today, and they will return to Peoria by 9:30 p.m. for a short welcome program at the airport with shuttle service from the CEFCU parking lot.

Peoria held a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 at the Gateway Building.

The event featured the Peoria Municipal Band along with local veterans, conversations, art & music, while the Riverfront Museum showcased exhibits celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Multiple road projects begin this week as East Peoria closes Washington Street (between Veterans Drive and Camp Street) today for bridge repairs, while Morton and Pekin also have street closures for sewer repairs and pavement upgrades; detours will reroute traffic around I-74 east ramps and local roads.

Former Peoria High School football star Kendrick Green hosted his annual Camp 53 Youth Football Clinic Saturday, offering football drills on a donation basis for Peoria Friendship House Athletics.

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.

Kids’ Night Out: Mario Madness

5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Check the website for costs — Drop off the kids for a night of Mario movie fun and a creative paint party.

Halloween in May Clay Hand-Building Party

5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Celebrate Halloween early by sculpting your own spooky creation in this fun clay party.

Mosaic Pollinator Watering Dish

1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost for the class not mentioned — Create a beautiful glass and pottery mosaic watering dish to attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

Mythical and Magical Creatures Kids Pottery Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — Cost TBA — Discover the art of pottery by sculpting fantastical beasts and magical vessels.

Fun with Slime Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Registration required — Get messy and create your own slime in this hands-on class for kids aged 5 to 14.

Gnome Clay Hand Building Class

4-6 p.m. — The Clay Den — Includes materials and guidance — Bring your imagination to craft your unique gnome from clay.

Fused Glass Cactus Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Studio credit policy applies — Create a unique fused glass cactus in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Toast Plates and Toaster Clay Hand Building Class

1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create adorable toast-themed clay pieces in this fun workshop.

4th of July Gnome Planter Clay Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40.00 — Create a festive gnome planter using clay hand-building techniques to celebrate Independence Day.

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.