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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pekin’s 39th Winter Wonderland Festival will be held Sunday, Nov. 30 at Mineral Springs Park where activities will start at 2:30 p.m. and a parade at 3:30 p.m.—a live reindeer will be on site from 3-5 p.m. with fireworks lighting up the sky at 5:30 p.m. Pekin Daily Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Friday deals on winter tools are set to begin tomorrow—retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Ace Hardware and Lowe's will offer discounts on snow blowers, air compressors, heaters, shovels and generators that help meet essential needs. Peoria shoppers can prepare for colder weather with competitive prices on seasonal items. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Historical Society is holding the Holiday Home Tour, which lets visitors see six historic houses decorated in styles from classic Christmas to Jane Austen-inspired themes—an event that shows a different side of our local history. Visitors who tour all six houses will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card, and the tour runs Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 25 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren will raise natural gas bills by $3.65 for about 816,000 customers in January after state regulators approved a $73 million rate increase. The company said its 12 storage fields help keep costs low — though consumer groups say the rise is too steep — as families face higher heating expenses. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Central College Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five members on Feb. 7 during halftime at an ICC men's basketball game at Ramsey Gym—followed by a formal ceremony at CougarPlex to honor Sandy Griggs, Christine Koehl, Rachel Muller, Jennifer Bartlett and Anthony Allison. Pekin Daily Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Fire Department installed 1,000 smoke alarms through the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program, a project with Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Camp I Am Me (CIAM) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM); it will receive a plaque at a press event on December 2 at 11 a.m. at Peoria Fire Central. City of Peoria
- ➤ Peoria advocates say the city’s encampment ban is forcing vulnerable homeless residents into a tougher situation as winter nears—residents living in camps may face escalating fines and jail terms. City leaders and advocates worry that the loss of motel funding and planned federal cuts to permanent housing support will worsen the crisis. 25 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A proposal to the Illinois High School Association would expand the state football playoffs by adding 128 schools and enlarging playoff fields so more teams receive a first round bye. The plan — which will start the season one week earlier and still finish with state finals on Thanksgiving weekend — also removes the five-win requirement and introduces a flexed regional system for closer matchups. WMBD
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Black Friday Bodega Bash
9 AM – 2 PM — Art at the Bodega — $50 fill-the-bag — Enjoy holiday fun with swag bags, prizes, and festive treats.
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Evansville Thunderbolts vs Peoria Rivermen
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Peoria Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Thunderbolts take on the Rivermen in this hockey showdown.
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Thanksgiving Wheel Throwing Class
2-5 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 for one piece, additional creations for $15 each — Craft festive pottery while enjoying a playful Thanksgiving-themed class.
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Crushed Glass Trees Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Cost varies — Create stunning crushed glass trees while enjoying a community art experience.
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Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three glass pieces — Create unique blown glass ornaments in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Christmas Tree Fused Glass Dish Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Check website for pricing — Create a festive glass dish perfect for holiday treats and discover your artistic side.
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Textured Clay Mug Hand Building Fundraiser
1-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — 10% of ticket sales support Toys for Tots — Create a unique clay mug while giving back this holiday season.
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Santa’s Little Makers Clay Day Camp
12-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — Class fees apply — Kids create three unique clay gifts while experiencing the joy of giving this holiday season.
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Family Fun Ornament Painting Party
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 per ornament — Paint holiday ornaments and create lasting family memories in a festive atmosphere.
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Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three ornaments — Create beautiful glass ornaments in this fun and hands-on workshop.
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