Peoria Standard Report Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Applications Open for Art on Display in Suite 207 of City Hall

By Peoria Standard Report | Dec 4, 2023

In 2021, the Public Arts Advisory Commission received a request from Mayor Ali to assist in accepting artwork to be displayed by Peoria- artists. After months of work, the Commission passed a policy in December 2021 to provide for the exhibit of artwork to be on display for one year in City Hall. January 2022 was the inaugural exhibit and featured six local artists displaying two-dimensional artwork. The work of nine artists is currently on display and will be up through January 2024.

Pavement patching work to begin Dec. 4 in the Twin Towers parking garage

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 29, 2023

Beginning on Monday, December 4, concrete pavement patching work will begin in the Twin Towers underground parking garage, 419 Fulton Street. This pavement patching work will start on Parking Level 1 (P1) at the corner of Madison Avenue and Fulton Street. Patching work will progress through all areas of the deck.

City of Peoria to Host Open House Events to Promote Community Solar Program

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 25, 2023

The city of Peoria is partnering with Ampion Renewable Energy to provide an opportunity to income-eligible community members to sign up for a cost-saving community solar program. Interested individuals can attend one of two open houses scheduled for November 27 and 28.

Street sweeping around Bradley University to occur on Saturday, Nov. 25

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 23, 2023

Beginning at 7 am and lasting until 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 25, the Department of Public Works will perform street sweeping in the neighborhoods around Bradley University. Off-street parking options should be used while the one-day street sweeping is completed.

2023 Santa Claus Parade

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 22, 2023

Friday, November 24, 2023, Peoria Area Community Events (P.A.C.E.) will sponsor their annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 a.m.

Thanksgiving recycling, yard waste, and trash pick-up schedule changes

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 18, 2023

The City of Peoria’s trash hauler, GFL, will not collect recycling, yard waste, or trash on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23. This schedule change will delay service by one day for the remainder of the week.

Lane restrictions to go into effect on Orange Prairie Road at Ancient Oak Drive

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 15, 2023

Beginning at 7 am on Thursday, November 16, lane restrictions will go into effect on N Orange Prairie Road at W Ancient Oak Drive. These closures are necessary for sidewalk reconstruction work and are expected to last one month, weather permitting.

Yard waste collection ends Friday, December 8

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 15, 2023

There are a few more weeks of yard waste collection for 2023. The week ending Friday, December 8, will be the final chance to have yard waste picked up curbside until March 2024.

Downtown lane restrictions to go into effect Wednesday, November 8

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 12, 2023

Beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, November 8, lane restrictions will go into effect in the downtown area for wayfinding sign installations. These lane restrictions will vary in the downtown area and will last three weeks, weather permitting.

Rehab Contractor Open House

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 12, 2023

Rehab Contractors! Mark your calendars for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Open House:

Racial Justice and Equity Forum To Be Held November 28

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 11, 2023

The public is invited to attend a Community Forum at Neighborhood House at 5:30 p.m.

The Benefit of Trees

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 4, 2023

Join the City and our Planning & Zoning department for a public meeting and presentation about the benefit of trees in community infrastructure.

Paving work to cause turn lane restrictions at Glen Avenue and War Memorial Drive

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 2, 2023

Beginning at 7 am and lasting until 5 pm on Friday, November 3, there will be right turn lane restrictions at the intersection of W Glen Avenue and W War Memorial Drive. These turn lane restrictions are expected to last one day, weather permitting, and are necessary for paving work.

Glen Avenue traffic patterns to change between War Memorial Drive and Dawn Drive

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 30, 2023

Beginning Monday, October 30, traffic patterns on W Glen Avenue between W War Memorial Drive and N Dawn Drive will change. All traffic, both eastbound and westbound, will shift to the outside driving lanes and the current head-to-head traffic configuration will cease.

Peoria Housing Authority and City of Peoria Awarded the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 26, 2023

Grant will fund resident-driven revitalization planning for 61605

Trick or Treat

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 24, 2023

Waukegan's official Trick-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, October 29th from 2pm-5pm.

LaHood: ‘I am proud to support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House ’

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 20, 2023

Peoria-based U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) has thrown his support behind fellow Congressman Jim Jordan for the role of Speaker of the House.

City of Peoria Biennial Budget Information

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 17, 2023

Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book. This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, personnel expenses, department spending, capital improvement projects and timelines, and more. Visitors will also have access to funding sources and fund summaries.

Renwood Avenue at Glen Avenue set to become right in/right out during next construction phase

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 16, 2023

Beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, October 17, no left turns will be permitted onto N Renwood Avenue from W Glen Avenue or from N Renwood Avenue onto W Glen Avenue. N Renwood Avenue will become right in/right out only to allow traffic patterns to change as the next stage of the W Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project begins.

City of Peoria Introduces Online Digital Budget Book