Happy weekend, Peoria! In today’s happening-today edition: South Blaine street closure, Market After Hours, and Lucy Darling: you're welcome + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Roadwork affects local travel: Part of South Blaine Street in Peoria will close for about six weeks for pavement removal tied to the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 4 project. Expect delays and use caution -- read the full closure details.
Summer event series launches: After a Thursday kickoff, Market After Hours will bring food, live music, and local vendors to Bicentennial Park each Thursday from 4-7 p.m., from Choose Greater Peoria and partners -- get all the details.
Summer opportunities for all: Free weeklong camps at Camp Tapawingo, Metamora, will begin July 5 for girls facing financial or transportation barriers, with camping kits provided and no Girl Scouts membership required -- see the camp details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fancy without the fuss: 2 Chez Restaurant keeps things relaxed while serving French- and Italian-leaning New American plates that make weeknights feel special. Think crisp-skinned seafood, buttery steaks, and sauces you’ll want to introduce to your bread, the kind of cozy, grown-up dinner spot you’ll want in your regular rotation.
Rustic retreat, zero fuss: Craving a low-key escape without a long drive? Camp Wokanda OA Lodge nails the cozy woodsy vibe with a long porch, lakeside trails, and just-enough creature comforts for birthdays, reunions, or an unplugged weekend. Grab your flannels, then follow the Illinois River Bluff Trail for bonus endorphins.
Par-3 happy place: Need a breezy loop that won't nuke your Saturday? Fon du Lac Golf Course is a 9-hole par 3 that’s beginner friendly yet sneaky fun for regulars, perfect for sharpening wedges, settling friendly bets, and getting back to the cookout on time.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⛳ Tee Off Fore the Kids Golf Tournament & Fundraiser @ Kellogg Golf Course | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Think your slice is hopeless? At Kellogg’s annual golf fundraiser for Carver’s Early Childcare Program, even a wayward drive helps, and the post-round eats, prizes, on-course games, a 50/50, auctions, and a hole-in-one grand prize do not hurt. Good golf, better cause, best company.
🌸 6/20 Fused Glass Flower Stakes Class @ Pumpkin Glass Gallery & Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Craft bright fused glass flower stakes from sheet glass, stringers, and frit, then call it gardening we can actually keep alive. They stand 10 inches tall, perk up planters or beds, and require zero watering. Beginners welcome, ages 16+, $30 class, plus $24 per stake.
👗 89th & Madison Fashion Show @ Northwoods Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to swap yardwork for runway flair, this is it. Spend an afternoon at Northwoods Mall’s Center Court with 89th & Madison’s fashion show, the 309 Line Dancers, and chic looks you can actually buy in-store, no stylist, no second mortgage required.
👟 Daddy Daughter Sneaker Dance @ Northwoods Mall Upper Level | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Swap dress shoes for sneakers at the Daddy Daughter Sneaker Dance. It is a laid-back afternoon of twists, giggles, and photos you will never live down. Expect dad moves you swore were retired, proud kid grins, and a playlist that keeps you both moving.
🎨 Paint Along with Skye: Make a Wish @ Peoria Public Library McClure Branch | Saturday (6/20) at 3:30 PM – Nothing beats a low-stress paint night at McClure, especially when the teacher is a calm YouTube pro who never judges your clouds. This month’s project is Make a Wish, and all supplies are provided. Separate sessions for teens and adults, so everyone gets their moment.
✊ 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration @ Contemporary Art Center of Peoria | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Celebrate Juneteenth at the Contemporary Art Center with real substance, not hashtags. Chama St. Louis-Boone, poet Constance Jackson, and artist Robert Anthony Ketchens bring the stories, Soft Spoken with Jamika Russell brings the soul, it’s free, BYO, and yes, press 2R.
🎭 Lucy Darling: You're Welcome @ Peoria Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Trade your algorithm for a martini and catch Lucy Darling, the vintage Hollywood socialite magician with impeccable wit, playful mischief, and suspiciously perfect hair. She went viral, then global, but the live show is the treat, all charm, sly surprises, and real laughs, not likes. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Peoria report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 94%
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. This house is wildThis updated split foyer offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with a fresh, modern feel throughout. The kitchen shines with an island and breakfast bar, while the primary suite includes its own private bath. Recent upgrades include a remodeled basement, new appliances, updated flooring, a fenced backyard, landscaped retaining walls, and HOA perks like a pool and park.
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