City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services 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 outlines rules on consumer fireworks ahead of celebrations
The City of Peoria has released a list of approved and prohibited consumer fireworks.
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Peoria County collects approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April
In April, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Q3: 41 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections
The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 41 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Peoria County during the third quarter of 2025.
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11 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released from jail during July
There are 11 inmates sentenced in Peoria County set to be released from jail in July.
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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Peoria County during week ending June 21
There was one inmate who was sentenced in Peoria County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.
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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Peoria County convicted of a crime against justice released on parole
There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Peoria County who was released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April
Peoria County residents paid just under $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in April.
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing 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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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Peoria County?
There were 96 offenders living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.
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Q1 Recap: 53 parolees from Peoria County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole
There were 53 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Traffic adjustments announced for Juneteenth parade in Peoria
The Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade, sponsored by the NAACP Peoria Branch, will lead to several road restrictions along the MacArthur Highway corridor on Saturday, June 14.
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Steamboat Classic causes road closures in downtown and North Valley
The Steamboat Classic 15K, sponsored by Break The Tape, LLC, will result in several road and intersection closures in Downtown and the North Valley.
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Q1 Recap: 16 parolees from Peoria County convicted of property crimes released on parole
There were 16 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Q1 Recap: 22 parolees from Peoria County convicted of drug crimes released on parole
There were 22 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Peoria County convicted of sex crimes released on parole
There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Peoria hosts joint press conference for upcoming Juneteenth events
The Peoria Park District, in partnership with the City of Peoria and several local organizations, held a joint press conference on June 5, 2025, at Peoria Freedom & Remembrance Memorial Park.
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Peoria issues warning after sewer overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River within the past 24 hours.
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Granite Street to close for a week starting June 5
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, North Granite Street will be closed to through traffic between West Lake Trail Court and West School Street.
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Sidewalk improvements progress on Jefferson Ave under conversion project
Sidewalk work is advancing at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.