City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Peoria announces public meeting for Nebraska Avenue reconstruction project
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Nebraska Avenue – Sterling Avenue to I-74 Reconstruction Project.
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Sidewalk removal work begins at Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street
Sidewalk removal work has commenced at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street. The sidewalks near 201 NE Adams Street are currently closed to pedestrian access.
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Hamilton Boulevard to close for Dream Center Peoria event
Hamilton Boulevard will be closed on Saturday, July 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. between N.E. Glendale Avenue and N.E. Perry Avenue. The closure is necessary for the Dream Center Peoria’s Backpack Peoria event.
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Public Works limits facility access during remodel project
Starting Monday, July 22, there will be limited access to the front lobby of the Public Works Facility. The limited access is due to building remodel work and is scheduled to last until November.
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Peoria hosts public meeting on CSO control project
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 3 Control Project at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 24, at Elise Ford Allen Academy, 1704 W. Aiken Ave.
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Council defers decision on backyard chickens until August
On next week's agenda for the July 30 Council meeting, there is an item regarding the allowance of backyard chickens. This item, number 24-204, will be deferred to the August 13 Council meeting to allow staff to gather the information needed for discussion.
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Intersection of McClure Ave and Wisconsin Ave to close for one month
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22, the intersection of E McClure Avenue and N Wisconsin Avenue will close to all traffic. The closure is necessary for storm sewer installation and pavement reconstruction work and is scheduled to last one month.
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Traffic signals at Kumpf Blvd and Jefferson Ave to enter all-way flash mode
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22, the traffic signals at the intersection of SW Jefferson Avenue and N William Kumpf Boulevard will be put in all-way red flash mode. This measure is necessary for ongoing traffic signal work.
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Public works crews begin clearing large storm debris from curbsides
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, Public Works crews will start 12-hour shifts to clear the remaining storm debris from all parts of the city.
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Downtown Peoria street closures announced for St Jude Run
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, Downtown Peoria streets will be restricted due to the St. Jude Run sponsored by the St. Jude Runners Association.
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Peoria restores phone lines after storm-induced outages
Phone lines have been restored for the Police Department's non-emergency number (309-673-4521) and the Fire Department's non-emergency number (309-674-3131). Additionally, phone calls from AT&T are now successfully connecting to 9-1-1.
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Public works crews addressing storm debris and traffic signal outages
Public Works crews are engaged in debris cleanup following last night's heavy rains, high winds, and strong thunderstorms that affected much of the city.
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Pioneer Parkway lane closures set to begin Monday
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, lane closures will go into effect on W Pioneer Parkway between N Allen Road and N Sommer Street. These closures are necessary for the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project.
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Pavement marking work set to begin on University Street and Townline Road
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, pavement marking work will commence on W Townline Road and continue along N University Street until W Moss Avenue. The project is scheduled to last five days, weather permitting.
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Lane closure on Washington Street for street light replacement starts July 15
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, a lane restriction will go into effect on SW Washington Street between SW Adams Street and S Darst Street. This lane restriction is necessary for street light replacement work and is scheduled to last five days, weather permitting.
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Downtown lane restrictions to start on Monday, July 15
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, July 15, 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.
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Hamilton Boulevard sidewalk removal begins; traffic affected
Sidewalk removal has commenced along Hamilton Boulevard between 202 Hamilton Boulevard and 200 NE Adams Street. As a result, the northbound drive lane of Hamilton Boulevard between NE Washington Street and NE Adams Street is currently closed.
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Peoria announces Great Neighbor Appreciation Week events
The city of Peoria Community Development Department is hosting its annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 15 through July 20. This weeklong event celebrates community members, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that contribute to making Peoria a great place to live.
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Murray Baker Bridge lights to be off for cleaning on July 10
During the overnight hours on Wednesday, July 10, the Murray Baker Bridge ornamental lights will be off due to cleaning and inspection work. The work is scheduled to be completed by the morning of Thursday, July 11, and the lights will be in operation again on Thursday night.
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Water Street to close for RC Outfitters' anniversary sale
Beginning at 6 am and lasting until 10 pm on Saturday, July 13, S.W. Water Street will be closed between Liberty Street and Harrison Street. The closure is necessary for RC Outfitters' 10th Anniversary Sale.