Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria County is celebrating its Bicentennial today with a block party downtown at Courthouse Plaza from 3 to 7 p.m.—County Board Member Rob Reneau said food trucks, live music, and kids' activities will take place while 35 fiberglass bison sculptures are on display with more expected later.

Entertainment lawyer Andrew Velcoff spoke Friday at Bradley University in Peoria about the rise of artificial intelligence in movies—he explained that while AI offers affordable tools for producers, it may also lead to job losses and require new copyright rules.

Peoria Public Works is two years into its two-and-a-half year project converting Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue from one-way to two-way traffic.

Starting Monday, crews will mill, overlay and pave Adams Street from Walnut to Hamilton as two left lanes and a parking lane close until October 17—work on Jefferson Avenue will begin after Adams Street is complete.

The intersection of S.

Warren Street and W. Widenham Street will be closed to all traffic starting 7 a.m. Monday, October 6th—this change is part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 3 Control Project and will last two weeks weather permitting as drivers use S. DuSable Street as an alternate route.

Peoria’s Crew 309 is a nonprofit rowing group that helps breast cancer survivors and previvors through year-round training on land and on the Illinois River from Water Street.

Founded in 2017 by Lindsey Vlaminck and Kassie Williams, the team is honored with a mural by local drone artist Chris LaCrone—emphasizing its strong community support.

Illinois high school football games in the Peoria area ended Friday night and continue today.

Peoria High beat Richwoods 60 to 7 and Peoria Notre Dame beat Manual 58 to 12 while some games, like Fieldcrest at Melrose Park, start at 1 p.m.

Peoria-area high school football action played Friday night as city schools faced off at Peoria Stadium and Richwoods Stadium — with additional Mid-Illini contests featuring unbeaten teams.

Princeville High School was named a national finalist for a $1 million stadium upgrade and received a $25,000 award from T-Mobile — supporting its facility improvements.

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.

Swifties Night – New Album Release

6-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 event fee — Create art inspired by Taylor Swift while enjoying her greatest hits in a fun, creative atmosphere.

Textured Pumpkin Clay Hand Building Class

1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your unique ceramic pumpkin with fun textures for the fall season.

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

8-10 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $5-$12 — Experience a vibrant evening of poetry and community with diverse artists performing live.

K-pop Pottery Painting Night

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Create your own K-Pop inspired pottery while jamming to epic tunes and enjoying themed swag.

Moonlight Mischief Canvas Painting

6-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Wine purchase available — Enjoy a fun-filled evening painting a spooky cat under the harvest moon.

Zootober: Halloween Fright Fest at Peoria Zoo

6-9 p.m. — Peoria Zoo — $12 per person — Experience Halloween thrills with family-friendly activities and spooky fun after dark.

Boo-tiful Builds: Halloween Clay Workshop

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35.00 – $40.00 — Create spooky Halloween-themed clay projects in a fun hand-building class.