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Peoria
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Illinois has announced its electric supply rate will rise from 8.77 to about 11 cents per kWh starting June 1. The rate will reset to lower levels Oct. 1, and the company will offer bill assistance & flexible payment options. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rik Edgar will wrap up his eight-year tenure at the Civic Center with Lucy Darling's performance at Prairie Home Alliance Theater on June 20 (he will become Executive Director at Vibrant Arena in Moline). WMBD
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beginner Wheel Throwing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $285 — Immerse yourself in pottery with a 6-week wheel-throwing course designed for beginners and skill refiners alike.
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Paint Nite Creative Event
7-9 p.m. — Kickback On Fulton — $45 — Unleash your inner artist while sipping drinks and creating beautiful art with friends.
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Live Concert: Redferrin
7-9:30 p.m. — Crusens Farmington Rd — $25-$50 — Enjoy an electrifying night with Redferrin and Shaylen at this lively music venue.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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