Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria firefighters responded to a brush fire near homes in the 2800 block of W.

Reservoir Boulevard Saturday afternoon—using handlines and brush cutting to contain the blaze to a half-acre and keep nearby properties safe amid extreme drought conditions.

Gas prices in Peoria dropped over 2.5 cents to average $3.28 a gallon on Monday, which is 6.5 cents lower than a month ago and the same as last year (GasBuddy data) while national prices showed mixed trends.

Peoria area high school football teams will play conference games in Week 7 of the 2025 IHSA season on Oct.10.

The schedule lists match-ups from the Big 12, Mid-Illini, Tri-County, and Central Illinois leagues with games starting at 7 or 7:30 p.m.

Illinois high school sports officials in central Illinois are paid per game based on the Mid-Illini contract for 2025-26—football officials earn $100 per varsity game and basketball refs make $90 per game.

Officials in baseball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling and track receive varying rates that increase during playoff rounds.

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.

Frankenstein at Corn Stock Theatre

7:30 p.m. — Corn Stock Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating performance of the classic tale of Frankenstein.