Daily
Peoria
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids at a lemonade stand in Peoria raised $55,095 on Saturday—exceeding their $50,000 goal to help children at St. Jude—and will continue collecting donations until next weekend. WMBD
- ➤ Local veterans rode motorcycles Saturday on the 10th annual Central Illinois Vets for Vets ride that left the American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville and helped raise money for veteran groups such as Greater Peoria Honor Flight — Fuller Center and Purple Heart Foundation. The ride also stopped in Chillicothe, Dunlap and Washburn. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria dropped by 2.7 cents to an average of $3.29 on Monday—a survey of 148 stations showed prices are 6.5 cents lower than last month and 46.8 cents lower than a year ago. The decline comes as demand eased heading into August—experts say a gradual price drop may continue if market conditions remain stable. WMBD
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Wheel Thrown Chip and Dip Dish Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a stylish chip and dip bowl from start to finish with no prior experience needed.
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Clay Wreath Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35.00 — Create a personalized ceramic wreath using slab-building techniques in a fun and creative class.
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Bread Pan Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost included — Create a handmade bread pan using fun clay techniques and personalize it with your choice of glaze.
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Tissue Box Clay Hand Building Class
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own custom tissue box cover in this fun and hands-on clay class.
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Wheel Thrown Chip and Dip Dish Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a stylish chip and dip bowl from scratch with no prior experience needed.
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Jurassic Art Adventure
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 event fee per painter — Unleash creativity with dino-themed pottery at this family-friendly paint night.
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Faux Stained Glass Workshop
3-6 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 — Create your own shimmering faux stained glass masterpiece using colorful crushed glass and resin.
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Paint with Highland Cows
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $20 entry — Enjoy a mini moo party with Highland Cows while creating your own pottery masterpiece.
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Shut Up & Write! Peoria
6-7 p.m. — Dang Boba, Poke & Banh Mi — Free participation — Focus and write with fellow creatives in a supportive community environment.
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Mushroom Fairy House Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Craft your own whimsical mushroom fairy house with step-by-step guidance and decorative flair.
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