Peoria Standard

Santa Claus will be visiting Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation on December 19th, 2020 from 10am to noon.

CITY OF MINONK: Thanksgiving Week Trash Schedule

Due to Thanksgiving, trash pickup will change as follows: Residents with normal pick up on Thursdays, will be picked up on Friday.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Ramp Closing for Reconstruction

The ramp from eastbound Washington Street, just south of the River Road intersection in East Peoria, to Interstate 74 will close Monday, November 30.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Statement on Passing of Former AFRD Chief Winston Minor

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued the following statement on the passing of former Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Winston Minor.

CITY OF CANTON: Canton City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 1, 2020– 6:30

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 theGovernor of the State of Illinois.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: City Observing Holiday Schedule

East Peoria City offices will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, and be closed all day Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

CITY OF CANTON: Drive-Thru Testing Wednesday, Nov. 18

The Farmington City Building, 322 East Fort Street in Farmington, will be the site of drive-thru testing tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 9a.m.

CITY OF MINONK: City Hall Administrative Offices Closed On November 26 and 27, 2020

City Hall Administrative Offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday November 26 and 27, 2020.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Next Steps to Reform Public Safety in Atlanta

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a major step in the City’s efforts to reform public safety in Atlanta by retaining the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to conduct a “top to bottom” review of Atlanta Police Department (APD) policy and training.

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Small Business Saturday On Nov. 28th

Saturday November 28th is Small Business Saturday!

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Fall session cancelled; Madigan investigation remains stalled

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2020

Fall session cancelled; Madigan investigation remains stalled

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 88: IDOT launches ‘Telegram’ transportation e-newsletter

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2020

IDOT launches ‘Telegram’ transportation e-newsletter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: Celebrating the bravery of U.S. veterans

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2020

Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces $16.7 million in public transportation improvements in Peoria

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2020

The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District was named a recipient of a $16.7 million grant to improve Peoria’s mass transit system, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Friday.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Celebrating the bravery of U.S. veterans

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2020

Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Carriage Rides Through Folepi’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Through

There's a new way for Folepi’s Winter Wonderland visitors to experience the holiday lights this year: You can ride through the display in a horse-drawn carriage!

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Christmas In Toyland - Drive Through Parade at Three Sisters Park

All donations will be split equally among Chillicothe Non Profits

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Police Warn About Unemployment Scam

The East Peoria Police Department is seeing an increase in reports related to unemployment scams.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Expands Construction and Property Code Enforcement