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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Food Bank and OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois teamed up to supply 80 family food kits through October+ each kit is valued at about $10 to help ease worries for patients and their families. OSF plans to open a food pantry on the hospital grounds with foundation support to offer long-term help. 25 News Now
- ➤ City and community leaders honored Peoria's 100-year-old Agatucci’s restaurant by renaming a section of Gift Avenue at University as Via Agatucci during a Wednesday morning ceremony — a tribute that marks the start of many celebrations for the restaurant's centennial. Mayor Rita Ali, local supporters, and co-owners Tony and Danny Agatucci joined in the event. WMBD
- ➤ Chuck Collins, a familiar broadcaster in Central Illinois, is stepping away from his career after five decades in radio and TV today—he began weather forecasting in 1988 and deepened his skills with a remote meteorology program at Mississippi State. He later served as chief meteorologist at WMBD-TV and WEEK, earning respect for his commitment to weather science. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Diocese of Peoria is breaking ground on a new cultural center honoring Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen—who graduated from Spalding Institute in 1913—and will feature interactive exhibits, artifacts, and a large archive of his TV and radio work. The groundbreaking will follow a 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral where Bishop Louis Tylka will lead the ceremony. Peoria Journal Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veteran meteorologist Chuck Collins recounted his 38-year career covering major weather events such as a crippling drought, a tornado near his station that drove his team into a storm shelter, and a historic Groundhog Day blizzard — experiences that underscore the vital role of local weather alerts — as he looked back on moments that saved lives and shaped community preparedness. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria will host a No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on War Memorial Drive between Knoxville and New York Avenues—organized by the Peoria chapter of 50501 and backed by local groups to address concerns over executive power. Peoria Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois High School Association released its 2025 playoff outlook ahead of Week 8, listing 36 undefeated football teams by class—several from our area are highlighted. The report details records, enrollment ranges and playoff points but serves only as a guide rather than a final prediction. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ A Peoria poll lets local football fans vote for the season MVP among 14 top players until noon Oct. 23—voters will see the winner announced before Week 9. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ After four Urbana players were suspended following a fight that halted last week's game, Urbana will face Manual at 7 p.m. Friday in Urbana. Officials reviewed game footage & confirmed the suspensions, and Manual coach Dennis Bailey said he is relieved that his team will compete as planned. Pekin Daily Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frankenstein at Corn Stock Theatre
7:30 p.m. — Corn Stock Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating performance of the classic tale of Frankenstein.
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Halloween Wheel Throwing Party
6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Spin spooky magic on the pottery wheel and create your own Halloween-themed masterpiece.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Clay Hand-Building Class
1-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45.00 – $90.00 — Celebrate the season by sculpting your own clay turkey masterpiece for a unique holiday keepsake.
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High Profile Athletes & Midwest Bucks 2026 7v7 Tryouts
5:30-7 p.m. — Peoria Stadium — Free entry — Showcase your skills in a competitive 7v7 football tryout event.
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Foster Family Information Session
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Central Illinois Friends Community Center — Free entry — Discover the process of becoming a licensed foster family and support youth in need.
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Textured Pumpkin Clay Hand Building Class
4-6 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Get into the fall spirit while hand-building your own unique ceramic pumpkin.
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