Great American Cleanup Postponed

The event scheduled for Saturday, June 27, has been postponed due to COVID-19.

Emergency Response Underway: Illinois River Projected To Cross Railroad Tracks At River Station

Peoria Public Works flood fighters continued construction of a six-foot wall of sandbags along the rear of River Station Tuesday.

Salute Peoria Crews: Wear Orange Wednesday For Public Works Week

Peoria City staff and residents are encouraged to wear ORANGE this Wednesday, May 20, in recognition of Peoria Public Works Department.

City Honors Public Works Department With National Public Works Week

"The City is highlighting the reach of our crews and the impact their work has on the health, safety and productivity of Peoria."

Highway Department To Close Hanna City Glasford Road This Week

A one-mile stretch between Smithville and Riekena Roads will be closed until May 22 for a crossroad culvert replacement.

Peoria Officials To Host Reopening Plan Press Conference May 13

The meeting can be live-streamed on the city Facebook page and local cable.

Peoria Disposal Company Resumes Bulk Waste Collection

The company had paused service for weeks "as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting the company’s workforce" during the pandemic.

Peoria Public Library Releases Virtual Summer Reading List

"Our theme will be Read Where You Are to highlight that you can read anywhere – at home with a book or on your phone sitting under a tree."

Peoria Public Works Delays Mowing Schedule

"Spring showers put damper on seasonal mowing schedule, with contractors playing catch-up after wet start to season.

Public Works Crews Preparing For Culvert Replacement

The culvert drainage pipe on West Lake Avenue at Northeast Scenic Drive will be replaced due to deterioration of the infrastructure.

Peoria Public Library Starts Limited Curbside Pickup

Patrons can place holds online anytime or call Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to hold five items per household.

City Of Peoria Awarded $500,000 Brownfield Clean-Up Grant

The EPA announced today that Peoria will receive $500,000 to assess and clean up the former Tabor property under the Brownfield’s Program.

Advisory Committee On Police Community Relations Cancels May Meeting

The rescheduled date has not yet been announced.

Peoria County Makes Adjustments For Real Estate Taxpayers Affected By Coronavirus

Taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 may choose to split their first property tax installment into two equal payments.

Restrooms And Hand Sanitizing Stations Now Available In Downtown Peoria

The new portable toilets and hand sanitizing stations are located on Adams and Monroe Street addresses.

Public Works To Gather Pavement Data During May

"The project will create images and data points on city streets – tracking cracks, crevices, potholes, pavement markings and signs."

Pavement Preservation Program Begins May 4 On Peoria Streets

Street sweeping and asphalt work will begin citywide next week to repair several streets in the city.

Prospect Road Traffic Signal Maintenance Set For April 29

The northbound traffic signal on Prospect Road at the intersection with War Memorial Drive will undergo routine maintenance Thursday.

Peoria Pondering 'Road To Recovery' Plan

Mayor Ardis addressed potential regional re-opening at the daily press briefing at the Peoria City/County Health Department.

Community Development Department Remains Accessible Amid Pandemic

"City staff are available via phone and email to assist homeowners, contractors and developers through the development process."

North Allen Road Construction Begins May 1

The project should be completed by mid-summer, depending on weather.

Peoria Puts Bulk Waste Pickup On Hold

"attresses, building materials and furniture" cannot be collected amid coronavirus concerns.

Peoria Public Works Recommends Water-Pollution Prevention

The department is "reminding residents about the need to protect waterways from litter, chemicals and grass clippings."

Economic Development Department To Host Zoom Meetings For Peoria Businesses

The meetings will update local businesses about financial resources related to combating coronavirus closures.

Peoria Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week

"The annual campaign runs from April 20-24 and focuses on protecting workers and road users by encouraging safe driving through work zones."

Peoria Public Works Prepares For Winter Storm Warning April 16

The National Weather Service reports a winter storm warning will be in effect from 7 p.m. April 16 to 10 a.m. April 17.

Pavement Of North Molleck Drive Begins April 20

"Motorists can expect minor delays and setbacks on the northbound and southbound lanes of North Molleck Drive."

Peoria County Treasurer Seeks To Adjust Tax Payments Due To Coronavirus

Treasurer Nicole Bjerke is asking the Peoria County Board to adjust the amount due for the first installment of real estate taxes.

Peoria Fire Department Prohibits Open Burning

The department also lays out guidelines for recreational and cooking fires.

Peoria Neighborhood Cleanup Rescheduled For Late June

Peoria's Community Development Department will supply dumpsters and volunteers to help with the national Great American Cleanup" event.

Peoria Public Works Assessing Water Infrastructure

The effort is part of an "annual initiative that began in 2012 and aims to create a robust digital map of the City’s stormwater assets."

Part Of Lake Avenue Will Briefly Close April 8

The closure between the intersections of Sheridan Road and Knoxville Avenue will be closed for one 15-minute period the morning of April 8.

City Of Peoria Urges Essential Businesses To Follow Social Distancing Rules

"Restaurants should provide safe waiting spaces for customers getting carry-out, and follow other health regulations."

City Of Peoria Issues Statement On 'Self-Help Evictions'

"The only method to remove a tenant from a rental property remains the legal eviction process."

Economic Development Department Provides Resources To Peoria Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus

"The Economic Development Department has created a webpage to provide businesses with support and information during the COVID-19 crisis."

City of Peoria Aids Curbside Pickup and Delivery Efforts

Peoria Public Works Department is reserving downtown parking meters for restaurant carryout and curbside pickup.

Permits And Plans For Essential Services In Peoria

Permit applications and plans that fall within the scope of essential services in Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order.

Peoria Community Development Department Encourages Property Maintenance

The public is reminded that property maintenance remains a priority for the city of Peoria’s Community Development Department.

Guidance On Essential Businesses And Employees In Peoria

A list of Essential Businesses and Operations excluded from the executive order can be found on the State of Illinois Website.

Peoria Development Center Gives Priority To Permits And Plans For Essential Services

Staff at the City of Peoria Community Development Department continue to serve the public through the COVID-19 pandemic.