City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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City of Peoria Partners with Ampion Renewable Energy to Provide Savings on Electric Bills
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 December 21st and January 9th.
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Yard waste, recycling, and trash customer satisfaction survey available to Peoria residents
A recycling, yard waste, and trash customer satisfaction survey for the City of Peoria’s hauler, GFL, is currently available for residents.
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City of Peoria Selected for FRA’s New Corridor Identification Designation
On Thursday, December 7, Mayor Ali was joined by former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to announce that the city of Peoria was selected for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Corridor Identification Program. They were joined by representatives from Senator Durbin and Senator Duckworth’s offices, elected officials, area leaders, and members from the Peoria Area Passenger Rail leadership team.
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Lane restrictions to go into effect on Nebraska Avenue starting Monday, Dec. 11
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, December 11, daytime rolling lane restrictions will go into effect on E Nebraska Avenue between Knoxville Avenue and N Wisconsin Avenue. These restrictions are necessary for the Nebraska Avenue Light Project and are expected to last five weeks, weather permitting.
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Yard waste collection ends Friday, December 8
Yard waste collection will continue for one more week before it ends for the year. Next week, will be the final chance to have yard waste picked up curbside until March 2024.
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Applications Open for Art on Display in Suite 207 of City Hall
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.
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City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Oct. 26
City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Thursday, Oct. 26
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Thanksgiving recycling, yard waste, and trash pick-up schedule changes
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.
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Lane restrictions to go into effect on Orange Prairie Road at Ancient Oak Drive
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.
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Yard waste collection ends Friday, December 8
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.
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City of Peoria Advisory Committee on Police-Community Relations met October 16
City of Peoria Advisory Committee on Police-Community Relations met 6 p.m. Monday, October 16.
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City of Peoria Biennial Budget Information
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.
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Renwood Avenue at Glen Avenue set to become right in/right out during next construction phase
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.
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City of Peoria Introduces Online Digital Budget Book
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.
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City of Peoria Hosts Two Free, Family-Friendly Halloween Events
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 Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 7
City of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7
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Mayor Ali to Announce Additional Participants for the Peoria Role Model Project
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
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
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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Downtown parking restrictions to go into effect Friday, Sept. 1
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.