Good morning, Peoria.

Friends are raising funds to help with Charlotte Bumbalough's funeral expenses after the 16-year-old from Marquette Heights was killed in a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning at the intersection of South 14th Street and Veterans Drive south of Pekin — the accident involved an SUV, a pickup truck, and a motor home.

On Saturday morning, Peoria Fire crews responded just after 9:30 a.m. to an injured hiker on the Robinson Hiking Trail—drones located him two miles in the woods and crews used a stokes basket and UTV to carry him to a local hospital for treatment.

Gas prices in Peoria dropped almost two cents per gallon to an average of $3.33 on Monday according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations.

Prices are a little over 3.5 cents higher than a month ago and 15 cents lower than this time last year+AAA Illinois reported similar trends in the area.

Washington Community High School reported enrollment dropped to 1,360 students—a loss of 44 from last year.

Officials expect the number to fall further with fewer than 1,300 students by 2030-31 and under 1,100 by 2034-35.

Peoria Heights Mayor Matt Wigginton vetoed a 1% grocery tax ahead of today's board meeting, saying the regressive measure would raise grocery costs for low-income families.

The tax will miss the Oct. 1 deadline unless the board overrides his veto on October 7—if that happens, it may be implemented mid-year.

Peoria County gave over $1.6 mil+ in grants to local agencies to help adults with disabilities learn job skills and life skills.

CWTC Executive Director Patti Gratton said the funds will support job training programs during the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year.

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.

Jurassic Quest

7 PM - 1:29 AM — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience life-sized dinosaur exhibits and immersive activities for all ages.

Woofstock 2025

12-4 p.m. — Kickapoo Sportsman's Club — $20/ticket (Kids 12 and under free) — Enjoy a groovy outdoor concert with food trucks and live music while supporting animal rescue.

Faux Stained Glass Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 — Create your own shimmering faux stained glass masterpiece using colorful crushed glass and resin.

Contemporary Art Center Evening

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — Free entry — Explore contemporary art in a vibrant community setting.

Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Titanic Score Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional depth of Titanic's iconic score performed live by an orchestra.

Simply Haunting Acrylic Painting Workshop

1:30-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies provided — Create a spooky autumn-themed acrylic painting in a fun, guided workshop.

Chonda Pierce Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Five Points Washington — VIP $70.43, Non-VIP $25 — Enjoy an evening of laughter and real talk with Chonda Pierce's signature humor.

Poison Apple Mug Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost information not provided — Create a spooky Poison Apple Mug in this fun Halloween clay class.