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New Closing Letter Process

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 12, 2023

The Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Concerning Zoning Certificates and Closing Letter Fees passed City Council. As of Monday, October 16th, Closing Letters will be issued from the Building and Code Department. Applications are requested to be submitted as soon as the property is listed for sale but not less than 30 days prior to sale.

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City of Peoria Hosts Two Free, Family-Friendly Halloween Events

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 12, 2023

The City is hosting two free, family-friendly trick-or-treat events in October: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween.

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City of Peoria to Celebrate Annie Malone with Honorary Street Naming

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 10, 2023

An honorary street naming will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 at the corner of State and Adams Streets to honor Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone, largely regarded as the first African American female millionaire. The location was chosen due to its proximity to Ms. Malone’s former Peoria home.

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Assistant City Manager Richardson Receives Prestigious Leadership Award

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 4, 2023

Kimberly Richardson, Assistant City Manager of the city of Peoria, has been honored with the esteemed Assistant Excellence In Leadership Award by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Assistant City Manager Richardson will receive the award next Tuesday at the annual ICMA conference in Austin, Texas.

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Road work: Glen Flora Ave and Sheridan Road

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 3, 2023

Two road work projects will start on Monday, October 2nd, in Waukegan: Glen Flora Avenue from McAree Road to Lewis Avenue and, separately, Sheridan Road from Greenwood Avenue to Glen Flora Avenue.

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Mayor Ali to Announce Additional Participants for the Peoria Role Model Project

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 3, 2023

Mayor Rita Ali will announce the second round of Peoria Role Model Project participants on Wednesday, October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Peoria Civic Center, Ballroom A. The initiative, funded through a grant by PNC Foundation, is intended to help inspire and empower 150 local youth by connecting them with local Black professionals who will serve as role models year-round.

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Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Funds to Demolish Vacant and Abandoned Properties

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 26, 2023

The city of Peoria was awarded $712,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) through the Strong Communities Program. This year, $19 million dollars was distributed through the Strong Communities Program. Peoria was one of 68 units of local governments to receive funds. The money awarded will be used to demolish vacant and abandoned properties in 2024 within the 61603 and 61605 zip codes.

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The City of Peoria Invites Community Members to Review the Draft Strategic Plan

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 25, 2023

The city of Peoria is inviting residents to join in two virtual community forums on September 28th to review the draft Strategic Plan.

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Crack and Sealing Work on IL Rt. 137

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

Illinois Department of Transportation has given the notice to proceed to SKC Construction to begin crack and joint sealing work on Illinois Route 137 including the Amstutz Expressway, from the south end of the Amstutz at Genesee/Sheridan to Greenwood Avenue. The tentative start date is Monday, September 25th; the work is projected to be completed in 25 working days. Single lane road closures are expected for the extent of the project, and traffic control signs will be up. Delays may occur and traffic pattern changes may take place during the project.

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PeoriaCorps Members to Celebrate Achievements and Commitment to Service

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony for PeoriaCorps on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 813 SW Washington Street. The graduation will highlight the successful completion of PeoriaCorps’ eighth cohort, including, Nadia Altom, Stephanie Moreno, Kameron Sheetz, Frederick Williams, and Jonathan Vota. The featured speaker will be Sherry Carter-Allen. The city of Peoria acknowledges the hard work and dedication of these graduates, who have not only completed their service but have also gained valuable skills and deepened their commitment to civic engagement.

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LaHood Applauds Air Force Selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing for C-130 Upgrades

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the United States Air Force's selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing as a preferred location to receive C-130J Super Hercules upgrades to replace their aging C-130Hs. LaHood has been a longtime advocate for this upgrade, a process which began eight years ago.

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LRS - New Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste Service

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 14, 2023

The City of Waukegan chose LRS to provide weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste curbside collection beginning December 1st.

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Northern Illinois Airshow

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 5, 2023

See the skies come alive! The Northern Illinois Airshow is back with an exciting lineup of world-class performers on Saturday, September 9th, at the Waukegan National Airport!

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Downtown parking restrictions to go into effect Friday, Sept. 1

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 5, 2023

Beginning at 7 am on Friday, September 1, there will be no on-street parking on Fulton Street from SW Jefferson Street to SW Monroe Street; SW Madison Avenue from Fulton Street to Main Street; and SW Monroe Street from Fulton Street to Main Street for permanent parking lane striping work.

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Bennett: "Glad to meet with Masood, Michael, Junior and Kyle of IDOT to talk about a number of road concerns around our district."

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 2, 2023

In an Aug. 29 Facebook post, Sen. Tom Bennett shared a visit with individuals connected to the Illinois Department of Transportation and the IDOT 5-year plan related to areas in the 53rd District. The improvement program addresses concerns on highways, waterways, airports, public transit, and railways.

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Registration Now Open for Civic Leadership Academy 2023

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 29, 2023

Peoria County announced today that the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), an annual program held each fall in conjunction with the City of Peoria, will return in September 2023. The free program, designed to help community members understand governmental functions, includes a weekly session at either a County or City government facility and usually involves a presentation, tour, and time for questions and answers.

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LaHood's Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Surpasses 150 Cosponsors

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 29, 2023

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that bipartisan legislation he introduced, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023, has received the support of over one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which would support the construction of nearly two million new affordable homes over the next decade, surpassed 150 cosponsors in August.

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Stoller: 'Just when you think Chicago couldn’t get any more crazy, they come up with this'

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 27, 2023

In an Aug. 25 Facebook post, Illinois State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) expressed disbelief at the news that Chicago sued Kia and other manufacturers over car thefts. The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 24 in Cook County Circuit Court.

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City of Peoria Cooling Centers

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 23, 2023

With temperatures expected to climb into extreme temperatures for much of the week, please remember that City buildings are available as cooling centers. Please remember you can always reach out to the Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 for assistance in a variety of areas. Heart of Illinois 211 Helpline: Call 2-1-1 or 309-999-4029 or visit www.211.hoi.org

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Downtown forward, pull-in parking work to continue over the next several weeks

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 18, 2023

Work is currently underway to restore reverse diagonal downtown parking to forward, pull-in angle parking on Fulton Street, SW Madison Avenue, and SW Monroe Street.