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Peoria
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire destroyed a greenhouse at a residence on Koch and Galena Road on Sunday night; firefighters arrived just before 8:30 p.m. and quickly put out the flames with no injuries and no damage to other structures. WMBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local bars and restaurants host festive holiday pop-ups with themed decor, special drinks and seasonal events; City Heat, Jalapeños, Kelleher’s, Nightjar, Oliver’s and Thyme’s offer unique experiences through January — inviting residents to celebrate the season in Peoria. Pekin Daily Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmdoc will host the Illinois Farm Economics Summit on Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria to help local farmers learn about market trends and management strategies amid rising input costs. WCBU
- ➤ GasBuddy reports Monday's Peoria average gas price is $3.02 per gallon — down 5.5 cents in one week and nearly 20 cents lower than a month ago. Analysts say prices will likely remain low into the new year as statewide rates follow this downward trend. WMBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two seniors from Richwoods High School earned full-ride scholarships to Ivy League schools through the QuestBridge program. Johnny Thai will study pre-med at University of Pennsylvania and Kevin Liao will major in physics at Princeton, and both are in the IB program. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peoria City Council will consider $300K in emergency funding today to keep New Hope Apartments open and prevent 80 residents from becoming homeless this winter. Development Director Joe Dulin said the funding may cover a fire watch — a stopgap as the building battles recurring fire damage. WMBD
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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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Tiny Tidings Acrylic Painting Class
1-3:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Drinks available for purchase — Create a charming winter scene featuring a moose in a red scarf while sipping warm drinks.
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Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three pieces — Create your own colorful blown glass orbs in a fun and guided workshop.
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Santa Hat Votive Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create a charming Santa hat votive from clay while enjoying a festive atmosphere.
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Jingle and Throw: A Holiday Wheel Throwing Party
6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 registration fee — Experience a festive wheel throwing class and create your own holiday masterpiece.
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Fused Glass Christmas Ornament Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Check website for pricing — Create beautiful fused glass ornaments perfect for holiday decor or heartfelt gifts.
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Tic-Tac-Toe Board Hand Building Class for Kids
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own ceramic tic-tac-toe board and pieces in a fun, hands-on clay experience.
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Squishmallow Clay Creation Class
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost not specified — Unleash creativity by crafting your own Squishmallow-inspired clay buddy in this fun hand-building class for kids.
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Jingle and Throw: A Holiday Wheel Throwing Party
6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create your own festive pottery masterpiece in a fun holiday-themed wheel throwing class.
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