City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Sidewalk removal work scheduled on Hamilton Boulevard starting July 8
Starting on Monday, July 8, the northbound drive lane of Hamilton Boulevard between NE Washington Street and NE Adams Street will be closed for sidewalk removal work. The sidewalks along Hamilton Boulevard between 202 Hamilton Boulevard and 200 NE Adams Street will have limited pedestrian access.
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Peoria's Red White & BOOM! event to cause street closures on July 4
Beginning at noon on Thursday, July 4, Downtown Peoria streets will be restricted due to the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria and i3 Broadband. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and patience throughout the day and evening. The use of alternative routes is recommended, and delays should be expected.
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No recycling or trash pick-up on Fourth of July
GFL will not collect recycling, yard waste, or trash on Thursday, July 4, due to the holiday. This affects all pick-up routes on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the Thursday and Friday collections.
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Peoria seeks resident input through Consolidated Plan survey ending September20
The city of Peoria Community Development Department is conducting a survey to gather input from residents and community members on the Consolidated Plan. The survey will conclude on September 20.
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Peoria awarded $50K grant for urban tree canopy enhancement
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works Forestry Division has been awarded a $50,000 subgrant by The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to enhance its community tree canopy.
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Traffic patterns to shift on Glen Avenue between Dawn Drive and University Street
Beginning Monday, July 1, the head-to-head traffic configuration for eastbound and westbound traffic on Glen Avenue between N Dawn Drive and N University Street will shift, weather permitting.
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Adams Street sidewalk work continues with multiple closures
Sidewalk work continues at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, and Hamilton Boulevard along Adams Street. Sidewalks remain closed near 332, 300, and 200 SW Adams Street and 200 NE Adams Streets.
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Water main break closes public works facility until further notice
Due to a water main break this morning on Dries Lane, the Department of Public Works Facility, located at 3505 N. Dries Lane, will be closed until further notice.
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Public works facility to reopen following water main break
The Department of Public Works Facility, located at 3505 N. Dries Lane, will resume normal operations at 7:30 am on Wednesday, June 26. This follows the restoration of water services after a water main break earlier today on Dries Lane.
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Peoria extends deadline for interim treasurer applications
Applications are still being accepted for the Peoria City Treasurer vacancy, left open by the pending resignation of Stephen Morris due to “personal and professional commitments.” The resident filling the interim position will remain in office for the remainder of the term. The general election for City Treasurer will be held on April 1, 2025.
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Public Employees for Community Concerns announce 2025 MLK Celebration with Naomi Tutu
Public Employees for Community Concerns have announced the 2025 MLK Celebration, scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will feature guest speaker Naomi Tutu.
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Peoria issues combined sewer overflow alert for Illinois River
Rainfall in the City of Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River. This overflow has occurred from one or more locations indicated on the provided map.
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Sidewalk work continues along multiple intersections on Adams Street
Sidewalk removal work at the intersection of Liberty Street and Adams Street near 200 SW Adams Street has begun. Sidewalk work is progressing at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, and Hamilton Boulevard along Adams Street.
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Peoria alters waste collection times due to heat
Due to forecasted high temperatures, the City of Peoria’s recycling, yard waste, and trash collections will begin one hour earlier starting on Tuesday, June 18. GFL will commence collections at 5 a.m. on that date, affecting all pickup routes for the rest of the week. Containers should be set out by 5 a.m. to avoid missed pickups.
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Restoration work on Orange Prairie Road native plant basins starts June 17
Restoration work on the native plant detention basins along N Orange Prairie Road is set to commence on Monday, June 17. The project will span both sides of N Orange Prairie Road between W American Prairie Drive and W Wood Sage Road.
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Kansas street closure announced for Wisconsin Avenue reconstruction project
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, June 17, N Wisconsin Avenue will close to through traffic from the intersection of E Kansas Street to E Frye Avenue. E Kansas Street will also be closed to through traffic at Wisconsin Avenue.
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Peoria offers cooling centers amid rising temperatures
With temperatures expected to climb, City of Peoria buildings are available as cooling centers.
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Water Street closure planned for Run for the Sun event
S.W. Water Street will be closed from noon until 10 pm on Thursday, June 20, between Liberty Street and Harrison Street. The closure is for the Run for the Sun 5K Summer Solstice Block Party, sponsored by RC Outfitters.
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Sidewalk improvements advance along multiple intersections on Adams Street
Sidewalk work is progressing at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, Main Street, and Hamilton Boulevard along Adams Street. The sidewalk work at the intersection of Fulton Street and Adams Street near 124 SW Adams Street was recently completed.
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Road closures announced for Steamboat Classic event in downtown Peoria
Numerous intersections and roads throughout Downtown and the North Valley will be restricted on Saturday, June 15, from 6 am to approximately 10:30 am due to the Steamboat Classic 15K/4-mile walk sponsored by ShaZam Racing. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and patience along the race route, consider alternative routes, and expect delays.