City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Memorial Day delays GFL waste collection schedule
GFL has announced that there will be no recycling, yard waste, or trash collection on Monday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Peoria County collects $914,189 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Approximately $7 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Peoria County
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Cities in Peoria County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April
There was one less active legal license in cities within Peoria County in April compared to the previous month.
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Sidewalk removal begins near Civic Center as conversion project advances
Sidewalk removal has commenced at pedestrian crossings along SW Jefferson Avenue, opposite Liberty Street, near the Civic Center at 201 SW Jefferson Avenue.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Peoria Standard publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.5% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the 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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Combined sewer overflow prompts warning for Illinois River users
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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$575,443 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Peoria County
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 97.8% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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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Lane restrictions announced for Ride of Silence event in Peoria
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several city streets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, for the 2025 Ride of Silence event sponsored by Bike Peoria.
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$917,071 in County School Facility Tax collected in March for Peoria County
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria Municipal Band announces summer concert schedule for its 88th season
The Peoria Municipal Band is set to commence its 88th season of summer concerts under the leadership of Dr. David Vroman.
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Peoria issues warning after sewage overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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Peoria hosts open house for bike master plan updates
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has scheduled an open-house meeting to discuss updates to the Peoria Bike Master Plan.
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Sidewalk work advances as part of street conversion project
Sidewalk work is advancing at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street.
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Peoria County residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March
Peoria County residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in March.
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Eucharistic procession prompts rolling lane restrictions in Downtown Peoria
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several Downtown streets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, due to the Eucharistic Procession.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum per muncipality in March
Peoria residents paid approximately $4.8 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in March.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $4,954 in County Automobile Renting Tax in March
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Traffic changes announced for reconstruction project at Pioneer Parkway intersection
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 12, North University Street will be closed to traffic at the intersection of West Pioneer Parkway.