Good morning, Peoria.

Landmark Recreation Center in Central Peoria, formerly known as Landmark Lanes, is now under new management and will bring back bowling with updated facilities by September at 3225 N Dries Ln.

St. Jude runners are trekking 465 miles from Memphis to Peoria to raise funds for the hospital and will arrive just in time for the 49th annual telethon airing on Saturday, Aug.

1 (6:30 p.m.).

Firefighters controlled a blaze at Twisted Pasta on West Glen Avenue just before 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, leaving the food truck business with about $50K in damage while no one was hurt and the business awaits health department clearance.

Twisted Pasta said a small fire early Wednesday caused $50,000 in damage at its commissary kitchen at 2244 W.

Glen Ave. No injuries were reported and the food truck is now looking to lease a temporary space until the site passes health inspections.

Architectural historian Tim Hartneck said Peoria’s look changed when Caterpillar chose not to build a planned headquarters downtown in the 1960s—shifting the city’s design from unique local styles to standard modern blocks.

Mathematics professor Nikos Salingaros says that new, flat-roofed buildings in Peoria, such as the police station + Health and Human Services campus, may stress people because they miss the warm details of historic local structures.

Caterpillar announced on Wednesday at the Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center that it invested up to $10 million in its Building the Future Workforce Initiative to expand manufacturing training and forge ties with local educational institutions.

The funding will address current staffing needs while fostering long-term career growth in the community.

Dr. Renee Andrews, new deputy superintendent for Peoria Public Schools District 150, said she and Dr. Jerry Bell will prioritize finances and student safety — a focus for quality education as classes begin Aug.

5. The district urges parents to check emails about supply needs and the Oct. 15 vaccination and physical deadline.

The Gilmore Foundation awarded a $300,000 multi-year grant to expand access to live theater and arts education in the Staging the Future program (a partnership with the American Theater Guild and the Peoria Civic Center).

The initiative will let 1,000 high school students experience the musical SIX this fall.

Peoria City Council approved a nearly $7.3M redevelopment project for storefronts in the historic Madison Theatre building on Tuesday, which will add three eateries with Midwest fare and a 24-room boutique hotel.

The city also agreed to sell a nearby parking lot for $800,000 to the developers—closing next June.

Jingle and Throw: Holiday Wheel Throwing

6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Unleash your creativity in a festive pottery class and take home your own holiday masterpiece.

Stained Glass Beginner Workshop

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Art at the Bodega — $85 per person — Dive into the world of stained glass and create your own lemon or orange masterpiece in a fun, welcoming environment.

Organic Chip and Dip Dish Clay Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while crafting a functional, nature-inspired dish in this hands-on clay workshop.

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

8-10 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $3-$12 — Experience an inspiring open mic night featuring passionate poetry from diverse artists.

Jon B. & Jacquees Live

7 p.m. — CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing — Ticketed event — Get ready for a night of smooth R&B hits from Jon B. and Jacquees.

2026 Run, Walk, or Trot 2 Stop Blood Clots

9 AM — The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute — Registration opens March 1st — Participate in a community-focused 5K event to raise awareness for blood clots and clotting disorders.