Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: Senator Tracy asks local residents to sign petition targeting corruption

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2020

Local residents are being asked to voice their support for legislation that Senator Jil Tracy is sponsoring to root out government corruption among members of the General Assembly.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 73: Honoring Central Service professionals during Sterile Processing Week

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

Honoring Central Service professionals during Sterile Processing Week

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Open Burning Ban For Saturday, Oct. 17

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

Due to expected strong, gusty winds and low humidity, the East Peoria Fire Department has banned open burning for Saturday, Oct. 17

CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor’s Chief Housing Officer to Lead Operations of Atlanta Housing

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Chief Housing Officer Terri Lee has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Atlanta Housing (AH) by AH President and CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. As COO, Terri Lee will continue to perform the duties of the City’s Chief Housing Officer, including coordinating accountability and collaboration across City agencies to implement the Mayor’s One Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan.

CITY OF CANTON: Canton City Council Committee and Council Meeting Agendas

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

Kent McDowell, Mayor of the City of Canton, as head of the public body, as defined in subsection (e) of Section 2 of the Freedom of Information Act, has determined that an in-person meeting or a meeting conducted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act is not practical or prudent because of a disaster, as defined in Section 4 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, which has been declared by the Governor of the State of Illinois.

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Virtual Costume Contest!

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

While we're unable to celebrate our annual Spooktacular event the way we normally do, we're excited to announce that we will host a virtual costume contest!

CITY OF MINONK: ESDA Haunted House Cancelled

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2020

Tonya Minz, Minonk’s Emergency Mangement Director, has announced the cancellation of their annual Haunted House this year due to COVID-19.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Calls growing for IDES hearings; Preparing for earthquakes

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2020

Calls growing for IDES hearings; Preparing for earthquakes

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 88: Department of Labor reminding Illinoisans about grain bin safety

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2020

Department of Labor reminding Illinoisans about grain bin safety

EWING TOWNSHIP: Bauckham Sparks joins MTA’s Virtual Summit

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

Still confused about how the Michigan Supreme Court ruling & Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order impacts your township?

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Cops and Rodders Trunk or Treat

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

We are excited to announce our second annual "Cops and Rodders" Trunk or Treat.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Open Burning Season Oct. 15 - Nov. 30

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

ontinuing through Monday, November 30.

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Oct. 21st Network Luncheon Pearce Community Room with Social Media Advice for Marketing

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

1st of a 3 Part Series about marketing/networking via social media/google docs/ ads Social Media Adviser(TBA) will help you learn tips for your business pages.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Appoints Interim COO, Watershed Commissioner and Chief Procurement Officer

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced the appointment of three senior Administration officials: Jon Keen as Interim Chief Operating Officer, Mikita Browning as Commissioner of the Department of Watershed Management, and Martin Clarke as Chief Procurement Officer.

CITY OF CANTON: Hydrant Replacement Boil Order For Ave. A and Ash Area Now Lifted

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

The Boil Order for the W. Ash Street/ Avenue B/ Main Street / Avenue A/ Olive Street area has been lifted

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Halloween Guidance Issued by IDPH

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

As residents begin preparations for the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued their guidance on Halloween festivities.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler urges investigation into Legionnaires’ outbreak at UAW senior center

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2020

In a letter to Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) urged an investigation into the Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak at the UAW Senior Citizen Center housing facility in Pekin.

From West Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 93: Rep. Hammond advocates for farmers amid rising suicide rates

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

Rep. Hammond advocates for farmers amid rising suicide rates

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 88: Grants available for agriculture businesses hit hard by COVID-19

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2020

Grants available for agriculture businesses hit hard by COVID-19

CITY OF ATLANTA: Launches Fix-It Phase 2 with Operation Clean Sweep

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2020

The City of Atlanta is publicly launching Phase 2 of Fix-It Atlanta with Operation Clean Sweep.