Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Peoria Standard publication area
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located across Peoria Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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We Are Here: Stop The Violence March planned for July 12
The We Are Here: Stop The Violence March is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Next Level Academies.
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Peoria hosts appreciation cookout for residents on July 17
Join the Community Development Department of Peoria for a community gathering at the Great Neighbor Appreciation Cookout.
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Peoria announces events for Great Neighbor Appreciation Week
The city of Peoria is gearing up to celebrate the 10th annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 12 to July 18.
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Sidewalk improvements completed at two intersections; ongoing work continues
Two intersections along Jefferson Avenue have recently seen the completion of sidewalk work as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.
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Road closure changes announced for Red White & BOOM! in Peoria
Due to a water main break on June 29 at the intersection of Main Street and S.W. Adams Street, there will be changes to the road closure schedule in downtown Peoria for the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display.
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Peoria announces public meeting for CSO Year 4 Control Project
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced an informational meeting about the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across Peoria Standard publication area
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Peoria Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Water Street road closure announced for July 3-5 due to local festival
S.W. Water Street will be closed to through traffic from Walnut Street to State Street starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will remain closed until noon on Saturday, July 5.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024
Peoria County residents paid just over $31.5 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in 2024.
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No GFL waste collection on July 4; service delayed until July 5
GFL has announced that there will be no collection of recycling, yard waste, or trash on Friday, July 4, due to the holiday.
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Peoria County residents pay approximately $2 million in County Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Sidewalk work continues on Jefferson Avenue amid conversion project
Sidewalk work is progressing at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Public Administration industry across Peoria Standard publication area in 2024
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Public Administration industry located across Peoria Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Peoria opens city buildings as cooling stations during heatwaves
The city of Peoria has announced that its buildings are available as cooling stations during extreme heat periods.
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Sidewalk work begins at Main Street and Jefferson Ave intersection
Sidewalk construction has commenced at the intersection of Main Street and SW Jefferson Avenue, close to 333 Main Street.
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Peoria County residents pay $214,089 in County Sales Tax in April
In April, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Traffic shift delay announced for Pioneer Parkway due to weather
Due to a forecast of severe weather, the planned traffic pattern shift on W Pioneer Parkway at the intersection with N University Street has been postponed.
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Traffic pattern change announced for Pioneer Parkway intersection
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, traffic patterns on West Pioneer Parkway at the intersection of North University Street will undergo changes.
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East Bluff roads closed for Jubilee Day drone show on June 19
Road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented on several streets in the East Bluff area near Glen Oak Park, located at 2218 N. Prospect Road.