Good morning, Peoria.

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria broke ground on Sunday for a new cultural center to honor the late Archbishop Fulton J.

Sheen by starting work to turn the old Spalding Institute into an interactive museum. The project will cost between $9 million and $11 million from private donations and is expected to draw 10,000 to 15,000 visitors each year with plans to open in about two years.

Illinois residents will set their clocks back one hour on November 2 at 2 a.m. as daylight saving time ends—debate continues on whether to adopt permanent DST.

Illinois high school football teams in the Peoria area will play on Oct.

24 during Week 9 of the IHSA season, with games scheduled at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—the matchups cover divisions including Big 12, Mid-Illini, Tri-County, and Central Illinois.

The Illinois High School Association released the volleyball postseason pairings, schedules and scores for state tournaments in the Peoria area.

Tournament matches for Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A will start Oct. 27 — with games set at various venues — and scores will be updated as the postseason unfolds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quad City Storm vs. Peoria Rivermen

7:15-9:15 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Enjoy a competitive ice hockey matchup between local favorites.