Deering on primary win: ‘Serving the people and land I love is the honor of a lifetime’
Regan Deering emerged victorious in the GOP primary elections as the chosen State Representative for District 88, succeeding State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Macon).
Peoria Standard Report
Arellano on 37th District win: ‘I’m just excited to get to work for the district’
Former Dixon Mayor Li Arellano Jr. emerged victorious in the Republican primary for the 37th Illinois Senate District, securing the nomination to succeed Republican Sen. Win Stoller (Germantown Hills).
Wisconsin Avenue Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting Set for March 20
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host a public meeting regarding the Wisconsin Avenue – Nebraska Avenue to McClure Avenue Rehabilitation Project.
Sidewalk Closures at Water Street Riverfront Entrances to Begin Monday
Beginning Monday, March 18, ADA ramp improvement work will occur along SW Water Street at the intersections of Main Street, Liberty Street, and Commercial Street.
Sidewalk Work Continues at Harrison and Liberty Along Adams Street
Sidewalk work will continue this week at the intersections of SW Adams Street and Harrison Street, and SW Adams Street and Liberty Street, weather permitting.
Hale Avenue to Close Today, March 11 for Pavement Repairs
Beginning today, Monday, March 11, N Hale Avenue will be closed between W Olympia Drive and W Detweiller Drive for pavement repairs.
Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria
*** SEWAGE WARNING ***
Public Hearing on the City of Waukegan Budget and Appropriations Ordinance
Notice of a Public Hearing on the City of Waukegan Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025
Free Smoke Alarms | City of Peoria and American Red Cross Sound the Alarm
The city of Peoria, in partnership with the American Red Cross, held a press conference at Central Fire Station, 505 NE Monroe today to announce the “Sound the Alarm” campaign.
Eastbound lanes of Glen Avenue between Dawn Drive and University Street to close on Monday, March 11
Beginning on Monday, March 11, both eastbound lanes of W Glen Avenue will be closed between N Dawn Drive and N University Street.
Adams Street sidewalk removal work to begin Monday, March 11
Beginning Monday, March 11, sidewalk removal work will begin at the intersections of SW Adams Street and Harrison Street, and SW Adams Street and Liberty Street, weather permitting.
Yard Waste Collection Resumes Monday, March 18
Start planning those yard clean-up projects now as city-wide yard waste collection will begin again on Monday, March 18.
City of Peoria to Host Equity in Procurement Expo on March 28
Event will provide information to minority-owned businesses on procurement
Friends & Family CPR Course
The Waukegan Fire Department offers the American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR course for people ages 15+.
UDO Public Meetings
The City’s Planning & Zoning department is heading up a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project, with input from other City departments and outside stakeholders. The UDO will simplify and update…
City of Peoria Launches Commercial Renovation Grant Program
The city of Peoria is launching the 2024 Commercial Renovation Grant program on Monday, March 11 through Friday, April 5.
Storm sewer work to begin on Monday, March 4
Beginning Monday, March 4, storm sewer lining and repair work will occur throughout all five City Council Districts.
Applications for the 2024 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program Open on March 4
The city of Peoria will accept applications for the Neighborhood Mini Grant Program from Monday, March 4th at 9:00 AM through Friday, April 8th at 3:00 PM.
Storm Sewer and Combined Sewer Overflow Control Public Meeting Set for March 5
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host a public meeting regarding the City’s municipal separate storm sewer system and combined sewer overflow control program.
Glen Avenue lane closures to begin March 4 between Dawn Drive and University Street
Beginning on Monday, March 4, lane closures will take effect on W Glen Avenue between N Dawn Drive and N University Street.
Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue OWTW Project will begin with sidewalk work on March 4
Beginning Monday, March 4, layout for sidewalk saw-cutting work will begin at the intersections of SW Adams Street between N William Kumpf Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard.
City of Peoria Honors Retired Manual High School Art Teacher and Coach
An honorary street naming was held on Monday, February 26 at Manual High School to honor retired art instructor and coach, Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Anthony Hendricks, Jr.
Green Street closure at NE Perry Avenue will last an additional two weeks
Green Street will remain closed to through traffic at the intersection of NE Perry Avenue for road repairs.
2024 City Vehicle Stickers
Waukegan City Vehicle Stickers are on sale in-person at City Hall and online.
Adams Street traffic control for OWTW Conversion Project to begin Feb. 26
Beginning Monday, February 26, construction work zones and traffic control will be established on SW Adams Street between Walnut Street and Fulton Street.