City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Peoria County collects approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Road closures planned for Richwoods High School homecoming parade in Peoria
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several streets in Peoria from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, for the Richwoods High School Homecoming Parade.
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Water Street to close Sept. 11 for private employee event
S.W. Water Street will be closed between Harrison Street and Liberty Street on Thursday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The closure is scheduled for Simantel’s Smoke on the Water employee appreciation event, which is sponsored by Simantel...
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Peoria County taxpayers give $8,709 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July
Peoria County residents paid just under $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in July.
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Peoria County residents pay $218,538 in County Sales Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July
Peoria residents paid just over $5.7 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in July.
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Week ending Sept. 20: 6 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released
There were six inmates who were sentenced in Peoria County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.
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Riverfront road closures planned for Go Day 2025 near Peoria Riverfront Museum
Road closures are scheduled around the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday, September 7, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for Go Day 2025, an event sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria. S.W. Water Street will be closed to all traffic between Harrison Street...
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Intersection of Humboldt Street and Easton Avenue to close for sewer project
The intersection of W. Humboldt Street and S. Easton Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3.
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Q2 2025: Cities within Peoria County recorded 345 lawyers in good standing
Cities within Peoria County recorded 345 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2025.
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City of Peoria unveils “Play Greater” mural downtown
A new mural titled “Play Greater” was officially dedicated on the Adams Street side of the Jefferson Parking Deck in downtown Peoria.
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Week ending Sept. 13: 3 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released from prison
There were three inmates who were sentenced in Peoria County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.
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Peoria opens applications for roof repair lottery for low-income homeowners
The city of Peoria has opened the application period for its 2026 Roof Program Lottery, aimed at assisting low-income homeowners with roof repairs.
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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 23
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Adams Street lane closure begins Aug. 28 as OWTW project progresses
A lane closure on S.W. Adams Street will begin Thursday, Aug. 28, affecting the stretch from Liberty Street through the intersection of Fulton Street.
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Walk ALS Peoria scheduled for Sept. 6 with route starting at Dozer Park
The 2025 Walk ALS Peoria is set to take place on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in downtown Peoria.
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1 company in a city within Peoria County received one inspection in August
There was one company in a city associated with Peoria County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 23?
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Water street closures set for Bridge to Bridge Run on September 1
Portions of S.W. Water Street in Peoria will be closed to traffic on Monday, September 1, from 6:45 a.m. until 9 a.m. due to the Bridge to Bridge Run.