Good morning, Peoria.

Political activists marched side by side with union members at the West Peoria Labor Day parade on Monday — the group 50501 joined the nationwide Workers Over Billionaires event along Farmington Road.

They called for shared wealth with workers and demanded that rich interests give back to the community.

The Peoria area Labor Day Parade broke tradition in West Peoria as it started at 11 a.m. at lower Laura Bradley Park and ended at Raber Packing Co.—where local officials with union ties served as grand marshals and a family-friendly festival was held from noon until 4 p.m.

Peoria firefighters used extrication tools to free a person trapped in a three-vehicle crash on the 4000 block of North Sterling Monday morning and transferred the individual to AMT hospital where the injuries were non-life-threatening.

Peoria Police responded early Sunday morning near W.

Harper Terrace and W. Overbrook Drive to a stabbing that injured a 47 year old man and led to the arrest of a 40 year old suspect — Elizabeth Brown, charged with home invasion, aggravated domestic battery, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and criminal damage to property.

Central Illinois is starting fall with cooler weather today that is expected to hold until early September before warmer days return later this month—farmers may receive timely rains while residents enjoy longer-lasting fall colors despite an extended allergy season.

Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

8-10 p.m. — Peoria RiverFront Market — $3-$12 — Engage with diverse poets in a vibrant open mic atmosphere.

Textured Pumpkin Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost included — Create your own unique ceramic pumpkin with various textures just in time for fall.

Pie Pan Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45.00 — Create a unique ceramic pie pan and choose your glaze before it’s fired for your next gathering.

Clay Hand Built Beer Steins Workshop

1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials provided — Craft a custom beer stein and unleash your creativity in this fun workshop.

Morton Pumpkin Festival

7-10 p.m. — Morton Pumpkin Festival — Free entry — Enjoy the sweet twin sister harmonies of Kelly and Sarah at this community gathering.

Fused Glass Flower Dish Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $45 for flat flower, $52 for slumped flower — Create a stunning fused glass sunflower piece with guidance and all materials included.

Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Majestic Mountains

9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while painting serene mountains and trees in a calming atmosphere.

Textured Clay Mug Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 for one mug, $60 for two — Craft your own unique textured mug in this fun, hands-on pottery workshop.

6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Explore pottery fundamentals and create beautiful pieces in a hands-on wheel-throwing course.

Clay Hand Built Halloween Votives

5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials provided — Create spooky votives in a fun Halloween-themed clay class.