The library personalized Halloween At Home kits for more than 60 families.
The annual November challenge calls on writers to pen a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.
The closure will remain in effect Nov. 2-6 to allow for the replacement of a crossroad culvert.
The Tireless Project offers Peoria residents a free and responsible way to dispose of unwanted tires.
The city of Peoria Community Development Department will host One Stop Shop online in early November.
“Paul Bauer will be an excellent addition to the judiciary in the Tenth Circuit," Chief Judge Paul Gilfillan said.
One Stop Shop enables all Peorians to have their development-related questions answered in a coordinated fashion.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 13, 2021.
The city is making changes to "encourage residents, developers, and businesses to invest in their properties and in the community."
The shift will accommodate staffing changes due to the 2020-2021 budget being affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.
The meeting will take place Oct. 8.
IDOT will implement intermittent ramp closures on Interstate 74 at the I-474 interchange starting Oct. 5.
One Stop Shop will continue to meet every Monday at 1:30 PM and all relevant local entities will be available to answer questions.
Stormwater utility dollars will cover a portion of storm sewer replacement.
Workers will barricade this portion of Nebraska Ave to ready the site for new storm sewers, curbing and pavement replacement.
The public is welcome to attend the Oct. 5 meeting; face coverings and social distancing are required.
The Sept. 10 agenda is now posted on the City website.
Recent rainfall in the City of Peoria has caused an overflow into the river.
Regular maintenance and attention to the area near West Main and Sheridan has declined significantly.
Lane closure and detours are ahead for subdivision facing drainage issues.
The Private Property Drainage Assistance Program has been helping local property owners make stormwater improvements for more than 30 years.
Normal sessions will resume Sept. 14.
Saplings will be planted to reignite the grounds’ tree population.
Peoria Disposal Company (PDC) will not pick up trash, recycling or yard waste Sept. 7.
The remains were found on the Illinois River bank, collected and brought to the Peoria County Coroner’s Office for a forensic evaluation.
The day is designed to encourage more people to sign up to become election workers for the November election.
Portions of Sheridan Road, Glen Avenue, and Gale Avenue will be closed starting Monday.
Peoria Public Works crews will soon be repairing a storm sewer line and pavement; the project should be complete by Sept. 4.
The crew kept the drivers safe while awaiting police and fire emergency response.
Tanishqa Pande of Hickory Grove Elementary School is featured in an art exhibit at the White House.
Public Works unearthed more than 30 feet of 19th century steel railroad track along Northeast Adams Street last week.
The Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity is a collaboration with Peoria County.
A monthly collection of unwanted tires will be held Aug. 22.
In late spring, the Department relaxed parking enforcement for the downtown parking meters to support businesses affected by the pandemic.
Chesterbrook Academy’s new Club Connect program provides a solution for students whose public school is online only this fall
Customers who are behind in payment are encouraged to call to discuss options.
Western Avenue is in the works as the next Community Investment Plan (CIP) project in Peoria.
Voters approved of creating a more efficient and economical manner of conducting elections in a county-wide referendum.
Funds spent on overtime costs and personal protective equipment are reimbursable, the County says.
“I am pleased that Moody’s found our financial situation warranted remaining at our Aa2 level,” said County Board Chairman Andrew Rand.