City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Downtown roads to close for Veterans Day Parade on November 11
Numerous roads in Downtown will be closed on Monday, November 11, due to the Veterans Day Parade.
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Peoria issues alert after sewer overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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Sidewalk construction progresses on multiple intersections along SW Adams street
Sidewalk construction is ongoing at various intersections along SW Adams Street.
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Nebraska Ave road closure planned for reconstruction project starting Oct 28
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 28, North Park Road will be closed at West Nebraska Avenue.
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Peoria issues warning following combined sewer overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River.
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Sidewalk work begins as part of OWTW project on Main and Adams Streets
Sidewalk removal work has commenced at the intersection of Main Street and SW Adams Street, specifically at the northwest corner near 100 SW Adams Street. As a result, pedestrian access to sidewalks in this area is currently restricted.
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Reservoir Boulevard closed for paving work from Oct. 24 morning till afternoon
Beginning at 8:30 am and lasting until 3 pm on Thursday, October 24, W Reservoir Boulevard will be closed to all traffic between N Millbrook Road and N Rockwood Road. This closure is due to paving work associated with the Reservoir Pedestrian Safety Project.
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Lady Renee White Rocks in Pink Cancer Walk to impact roads on October 26
Beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, there will be rolling lane restrictions on N. Richard Pryor Place, W. Romeo B. Garrett Avenue, N. William Kumpf Boulevard, and S.W. Jefferson Avenue for the Lady Renee White Rocks in Pink Cancer Walk. The walk is sponsored by the Grace Baptist Church.
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Sigma Nu Halloween 4K causes road closures near Bradley University
Numerous roads around the Bradley University Campus will be closed on Saturday, October 26, due to the Sigma Nu Halloween 4K Fundraiser. The event is sponsored by Bradley University – Sigma Nu Fraternity and will take place from 7:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
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Adams street construction updates: closures, detours, and upcoming work
Sidewalk construction is progressing at the Liberty Street and SW Adams Street intersection, with work ongoing at both the northeast and northwest corners near 300 Liberty Street and 300 SW Adams Street. Similar activities are also taking place at the Harrison Street and SW Adams Street intersection, specifically at its northwest corner near 400 SW Adams Street.
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Bradley University announces lane closures for Pink Classic Cross Country Meet
Lane closures are scheduled on W. Nebraska Avenue and N. Sterling Avenue due to Bradley University's Pink Classic Cross Country Meet. The closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.
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Traffic changes set for Oct. 15 on Reservoir Boulevard for safety project
Traffic patterns on W Reservoir Boulevard will change starting at 7 am on Tuesday, October 15. The modifications are part of the Reservoir Pedestrian Safety Project, which aims to install an upgraded pedestrian crossing near N Millbrook Road and N Rockwood Road.
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Peoria honors Pastor Richard K. Hammonds with street naming ceremony
An honorary street naming ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the intersection of Phelps Street and Madison Avenue in Peoria. The event aims to honor Pastor Richard K. Hammonds, who has served the community for 45 years and founded the Gospel Experience Church.
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Glen Oak Avenue daytime lane closures set for resurfacing work
Daytime lane closures on NE Glen Oak Avenue will commence on Monday, October 14, starting at 7 a.m. The affected area extends from N Berkeley Avenue to the E Pennsylvania Avenue Roundabout. These closures are part of the milling work for the Glen Oak Avenue Resurfacing Project and are expected to continue until mid-December.
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Sidewalk work advances at multiple intersections along Adams street
Sidewalk removal work has commenced on the northeast side of the intersection of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street, close to 300 Liberty Street. The project is part of ongoing sidewalk improvements at several intersections along Adams Street.
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Peoria hosts free Halloween events: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween
The City of Peoria is organizing two complimentary, family-oriented Halloween events this October: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween.
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Liberty Street closed for six weeks due to construction project
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 7, Liberty Street will be closed to all traffic between SW Adams Street and SW Jefferson Avenue. This closure is required for pavement removal work and storm sewer installation as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue OWTW Conversion Project.
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Glen Avenue traffic shift begins Oct. 7 amid reconstruction project
Traffic patterns on West Glen Avenue between North Dawn Drive and North University Street are set to change starting Monday, October 7, at 7 a.m. This adjustment is part of the ongoing Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project.
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Adams street sidewalk work impacts pedestrian access
Sidewalk work is progressing at several intersections along Adams Street. The north side of the intersection of Harrison Street and SW Adams Street, as well as the north side of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street, are currently under construction.
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Officials promote free installation during Fire Prevention Week
State and local fire safety experts gathered at the Peoria Fire Department to raise awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms in homes and to highlight a no-cost smoke alarm installation program for Peoria residents.