Good morning, Peoria.

A Limestone High School student was taken into custody Monday afternoon for allegedly having a weapon on school grounds, and Bartonville Police—along with the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office—are handling the case as the school adds extra security measures today.

Peoria Public Schools and search firm From The Heart International Educational Services, LLC will hold a town hall at Peoria High School later this week from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to gather community input on selecting the next superintendent after Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat retires at the end of the school year.

Peoria plans to bid on the 70-acre Expo Gardens property at auction on Wednesday and may add an extra $875,000 from its OPEB fund if the final price exceeds the approved $1.1 million—city leaders hope to use the land for a new residential neighborhood.

The Scottish Rite Theater in Peoria is on the market for $5.8 million after its operator ceased operations—canceling shows and moving two events to the Civic Center—and it has over 900 seats with a banquet hall, meeting rooms, and offices, while the building was previously owned by Kim Blickenstaff’s KDB Group.

Renovation crews began installing a new playing surface Monday morning at Dozer Park, the downtown stadium that has hosted the Peoria Chiefs since 2022.

The nearly $1 million project adds new sod and infield dirt for high school games and other events—updating MLB-required upgrades and refreshing the ballpark ahead of opening day next year—.

Roads around Bradley University will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sept.

27 for the Hilltop Trot 5K — drivers are advised to take alternate routes.

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.

Clay Hand Built Halloween Votives

5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Craft spooky votives and embrace the Halloween spirit with creative clay fun.

Oynx the Sloth and Friends at the Bodega

12:30-3:00 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $45 — An EPIC adventure to create a sloth-themed mug while meeting various exotic animals including a real-life sloth.

Fused Glass Spider Dish Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee not listed — Create a durable 6-inch spider dish perfect for Halloween décor.

Haunted Hill & a Glass to Fill

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Drink included — Create a spooky Halloween painting while enjoying a glass of wine.