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Riverfront road closures planned for Go Day 2025 near Peoria Riverfront Museum

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2025

Road closures are scheduled around the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday, September 7, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for Go Day 2025, an event sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria. S.W. Water Street will be closed to all traffic between Harrison Street...

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Intersection of Humboldt Street and Easton Avenue to close for sewer project

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2025

The intersection of W. Humboldt Street and S. Easton Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3.

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Adams Street lane closure begins Aug. 28 as OWTW project progresses

By Peoria Standard | Sep 3, 2025

A lane closure on S.W. Adams Street will begin Thursday, Aug. 28, affecting the stretch from Liberty Street through the intersection of Fulton Street.

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SAFE-T Act faces criticism over impact on public safety in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Sep 2, 2025

When Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in 2021, he described it as a significant move toward equity and accountability in Illinois’ criminal justice system.

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Walk ALS Peoria scheduled for Sept. 6 with route starting at Dozer Park

By Peoria Standard | Sep 2, 2025

The 2025 Walk ALS Peoria is set to take place on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in downtown Peoria.

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Water street closures set for Bridge to Bridge Run on September 1

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2025

Portions of S.W. Water Street in Peoria will be closed to traffic on Monday, September 1, from 6:45 a.m. until 9 a.m. due to the Bridge to Bridge Run.

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Illinois House Republicans criticize Democratic energy policies over rising costs

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2025

Democratic energy policies in Illinois have led to a decrease in power generation capacity and higher prices for residents, according to House Republicans.

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PeoriaCorps honors four graduates from fall green infrastructure program

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2025

PeoriaCorps held a ceremony on Friday to recognize four graduates from its green infrastructure program.

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MacArthur Highway closing Sept. 4 for bridge rehabilitation in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2025

The City of Peoria will close a section of N. MacArthur Highway to all traffic between W. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Woman charged after allegedly running over boyfriend in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Aug 28, 2025

On August 28, 2025, authorities in Peoria, Illinois charged Kayana M. Polk, 21, with Aggravated Domestic Battery after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend with a car.

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Illinois lawmakers expand efforts against overdose crisis through new laws and public education

By Peoria Standard | Aug 28, 2025

The rise in opioid overdoses continues to affect communities across Illinois, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl being a significant factor.

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Rep. Weaver honors memory of WWII veteran James Charles Johnson

By Peoria Standard | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver has recognized the passing of James Charles Johnson, a long-time Pekin resident and World War II veteran who died last week at the age of 102.

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City of Peoria announces one-day delay in waste collection due to Labor Day

By Peoria Standard | Aug 27, 2025

GFL Environmental will not provide recycling, yard waste, or trash collection services on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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Illinois House Republicans propose legislation targeting relief for working families

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

A group of Illinois House Republican lawmakers has introduced a legislative package aimed at providing financial relief to working families amid rising costs for groceries and utilities in the state.

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Teen charged after gunfire incident at Manual High School; transfer to adult court sought

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

A 15-year-old male has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm after firing shots at Manual High School in Peoria on Friday, August 22.

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Fredonia Avenue and Institute Place to close for Bradley University block party August 25

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Institute Place will be closed to through traffic on Monday, August 25, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The closure is planned for the Bradley University IFC & Panhel Block Party, which is sponsored by the Bradley University...

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Intersection at Westmoreland Avenue and Wiswall Street to close for sewer project

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

The intersection of S. Westmoreland Avenue and W. Wiswall Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20.

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Smith and Steubenville intersection to close for sewer project; DuSable reopens

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

The intersection at W. Smith Street and S. Steubenville Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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Jefferson Avenue traffic pattern shifts August 21 for OWTW conversion project

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

Traffic patterns on Jefferson Avenue will shift starting Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of ongoing work for the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project.

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Bradley University move-in prompts road closures and parking bans this week

By Peoria Standard | Aug 26, 2025

Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around Bradley University this week as students move into campus housing.