The public is welcome to attend the Oct. 5 meeting; face coverings and social distancing are required.
Nearly 50 cases of the virus have been diagnosed on campus. For two weeks, students will quarantine at home and attend classes online.
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
BLUES BROTHERS MOVIE NIGHT at The Old Joliet Prison - Friday August 21st & Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 5 to 11pm!
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.
Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak on Aug. 13
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.
Residents who want to meet with staff are encouraged to call ahead or email to make an appointment as many staff members work remotely.
Programs are available for individuals experiencing a loss of income due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Peoria will receive a $1.4 million EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant.
The library is open for brief browsing, computer appointments and access to genealogy and research databases.
The City of Peoria Community Development Department will host the event via Webex.
Students in the Mayor’s Youth Program are giving back to the community in a new way this week.
The Market will operate on Saturdays from mid-August to early October.
Around 200 boats filled with even more maskless people showed up for the party along the Illinois River.
The Peoria County Highway Department announced the upcoming road work schedule this week.
Residents are encouraged to cooperate with census takers to ensure accurate counting.
"Boarded windows are a blighting influence on neighborhoods that drive away customers and future private investment."
The Peoria Community Development Department will host the final Weekly Community Cleanup event this Friday.