Daily
Peoria
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Moss-Bradley Residential Association has asked residents on Moss between Western and MacArthur not to host door-to-door trick-or-treaters due to an active construction zone that poses safety hazards + restricted vehicle access, while other parts of Moss remain open for trick-or-treating. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raymour & Flanigan is hosting a Veterans' Day Sale—available until November 11—that offers up to $1,000 off select furniture for every room. The sale gives Peoria residents a chance to update their homes ahead of the holiday season. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Central College is showing an original Rembrandt intaglio print at its East Peoria art gallery, free to the public, until November 7 — the work is on loan from Midwest Multicare — and will hold a community reception on Wednesday featuring a short printmaking talk. Peoria Journal Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Peoria have fallen as GasBuddy’s survey of 148 stations reported an average of $3.11 on Monday, inching closer to $3 per gallon— the lowest station was priced at $2.86. Prices dropped about 20 cents from last month and 21 cents from this time last year. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council will review a proposal today for a new 80,000 square foot Dunlap school as Dunlap Community School District 323 plans to replace Wilder-Waite Grade School to address rising enrollment—features include a playground, basketball court, landscaped courtyard and future solar panel site, with construction starting mid-March and finishing by summer 2027. WCBU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Journal Star announced the nominees for girls high school athlete of the week for Oct. 20-25, listing athletes from Dunlap, Metamora, Eureka, and Peoria Notre Dame — the poll closed at noon Friday online. Pekin Daily Times
- ➤ Bradley Braves men's basketball will host North Central College at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Renaissance Coliseum on campus with 4,200 seats; Bradley students get free tickets starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. The team will wear special white jerseys—featuring red numbers bordered with gray and 'The Hilltop' in cursive—for this game. Pekin Daily Times
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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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Quad City Storm vs. Peoria Rivermen
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Enjoy a competitive ice hockey matchup between local favorites.
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Spilled Tea Bookmark Crafting
1-2:30 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Free entry — Create whimsical bookmarks that express your love of reading with a fun spilled tea design.
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Fused Glass Ornaments Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Varies by ticket — Create a beautiful fused glass Christmas ornament while enjoying a festive atmosphere and refreshments.
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Board Game Night
6-9 p.m. — Border Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a night of social gaming and meet fellow enthusiasts in the community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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