State Mitigations Will Not Affect Library

The library will remain open.

Peoria Halloween-At-Home 'A Home Run'

The library personalized Halloween At Home kits for more than 60 families.

Peoria Public Library Hosting National Novel Writing Month Challenge

The annual November challenge calls on writers to pen a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.

West Walnut Creek Road To Close Next Week

The closure will remain in effect Nov. 2-6 to allow for the replacement of a crossroad culvert.

Tireless Project Hosts Their Final Tire Collection Of The Year

The Tireless Project offers Peoria residents a free and responsible way to dispose of unwanted tires.

One Stop Shop Offered On Nov. 2 Via Web-Based Platform

The city of Peoria Community Development Department will host One Stop Shop online in early November.

Chief Judge Paul P. Gilfillan Announces Appointment Of Marshall County Resident Circuit Judge

“Paul Bauer will be an excellent addition to the judiciary in the Tenth Circuit," Chief Judge Paul Gilfillan said.

One Stop Shop Offered Oct. 26 Via Web-Based Platform

One Stop Shop enables all Peorians to have their development-related questions answered in a coordinated fashion.

SBA Offers Working Capital Loans To Small Businesses In Illinois Affected By Civil Unrest

The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 13, 2021.

Community Development Removes Financial Barriers

The city is making changes to "encourage residents, developers, and businesses to invest in their properties and in the community."

Zoning Board Of Appeals And Historic Preservation Commission Schedule Shift For 2020 Through 2021

The shift will accommodate staffing changes due to the 2020-2021 budget being affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.

Advisory Committee On Police Community Relations To Meet Via Zoom

The meeting will take place Oct. 8.

IDOT: I-74 Ramp Closures At I-474 Begin Monday

IDOT will implement intermittent ramp closures on Interstate 74 at the I-474 interchange starting Oct. 5.

One Stop Shop Offered Sept. 28 Via Web-Based Platform

One Stop Shop will continue to meet every Monday at 1:30 PM and all relevant local entities will be available to answer questions.

Sewer Work To Begin This Week Near West Glen Avenue And North Sheridan Road

Stormwater utility dollars will cover a portion of storm sewer replacement.

Sheridan Road To Close Sept. 14 At Nebraska Avenue

Workers will barricade this portion of Nebraska Ave to ready the site for new storm sewers, curbing and pavement replacement.

Public Meeting Notice: Planned Sidewalk Along West War Memorial Drive

The public is welcome to attend the Oct. 5 meeting; face coverings and social distancing are required.

Advisory Committee On Police Community Relations To Meet This Week

The Sept. 10 agenda is now posted on the City website.

Combined Sewer Overflow Warning In Effect

Recent rainfall in the City of Peoria has caused an overflow into the river.

City Addresses Removal Of Renaissance Park Community Garden

Regular maintenance and attention to the area near West Main and Sheridan has declined significantly.

Stormwater Utility Dollars Put To Work On Brooks Lane

Lane closure and detours are ahead for subdivision facing drainage issues.

Drainage Assistance Program Aids In Stormwater Improvements

The Private Property Drainage Assistance Program has been helping local property owners make stormwater improvements for more than 30 years.

One Stop Shop Will Not Be Offered Sept. 7 In Observance Of Labor Day

Normal sessions will resume Sept. 14.

New Trees Coming To Springdale Cemetery And Mausoleum

Saplings will be planted to reignite the grounds’ tree population.

Trash Pick-Up Delayed During Week Of Labor Day

Peoria Disposal Company (PDC) will not pick up trash, recycling or yard waste Sept. 7.

Update: Human Remains Found In Glasford, Peoria County

The remains were found on the Illinois River bank, collected and brought to the Peoria County Coroner’s Office for a forensic evaluation.

Peoria County Recognizes National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Sept. 1

The day is designed to encourage more people to sign up to become election workers for the November election.

Peoria County Seal Coating Begins Next Week

Portions of Sheridan Road, Glen Avenue, and Gale Avenue will be closed starting Monday.

Lane Closure Coming To West Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Peoria Public Works crews will soon be repairing a storm sewer line and pavement; the project should be complete by Sept. 4.

Public Works Crew Acts As First Responders In University Street Crash

The crew kept the drivers safe while awaiting police and fire emergency response.

Local Elementary Schooler Wins National Art Contest

Tanishqa Pande of Hickory Grove Elementary School is featured in an art exhibit at the White House.

Railroad Makes A Comeback In Peoria

Public Works unearthed more than 30 feet of 19th century steel railroad track along Northeast Adams Street last week.

Peoria City Council To Hear First Reading At Aug. 25 Meeting For New Commission On Racial Justice And Equity

The Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity is a collaboration with Peoria County.

Tireless Project Brings No-Cost, Monthly Tire Collection To Peoria Residents

A monthly collection of unwanted tires will be held Aug. 22.

Public Works To Resume Normal Parking Enforcement Efforts

In late spring, the Department relaxed parking enforcement for the downtown parking meters to support businesses affected by the pandemic.

Chesterbrook Academy Launches Full-Day School-Age Program

Chesterbrook Academy’s new Club Connect program provides a solution for students whose public school is online only this fall

Illinois American Water Reminds Customers About Assistance Program, Payment Plans

Customers who are behind in payment are encouraged to call to discuss options.

Complete Streets Concepts Coming To Peoria’s Western Avenue Next Spring

Western Avenue is in the works as the next Community Investment Plan (CIP) project in Peoria.

Peoria County Government Announces Election Commission Changes

Voters approved of creating a more efficient and economical manner of conducting elections in a county-wide referendum.

Local Taxing Bodies And Non-Profits May Seek Covid-19 Reimbursement From FEMA

Funds spent on overtime costs and personal protective equipment are reimbursable, the County says.