Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Bradley University announces lane closures for Pink Classic Cross Country Meet
Lane closures are scheduled on W. Nebraska Avenue and N. Sterling Avenue due to Bradley University's Pink Classic Cross Country Meet. The closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.
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Traffic changes set for Oct. 15 on Reservoir Boulevard for safety project
Traffic patterns on W Reservoir Boulevard will change starting at 7 am on Tuesday, October 15. The modifications are part of the Reservoir Pedestrian Safety Project, which aims to install an upgraded pedestrian crossing near N Millbrook Road and N Rockwood Road.
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Peoria honors Pastor Richard K. Hammonds with street naming ceremony
An honorary street naming ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the intersection of Phelps Street and Madison Avenue in Peoria. The event aims to honor Pastor Richard K. Hammonds, who has served the community for 45 years and founded the Gospel Experience Church.
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Peoria County collects $949,641 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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Glen Oak Avenue daytime lane closures set for resurfacing work
Daytime lane closures on NE Glen Oak Avenue will commence on Monday, October 14, starting at 7 a.m. The affected area extends from N Berkeley Avenue to the E Pennsylvania Avenue Roundabout. These closures are part of the milling work for the Glen Oak Avenue Resurfacing Project and are expected to continue until mid-December.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $7,358 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Sidewalk work advances at multiple intersections along Adams street
Sidewalk removal work has commenced on the northeast side of the intersection of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street, close to 300 Liberty Street. The project is part of ongoing sidewalk improvements at several intersections along Adams Street.
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$574,991 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Peoria County
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria hosts free Halloween events: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween
The City of Peoria is organizing two complimentary, family-oriented Halloween events this October: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween.
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$954,190 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Peoria County
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Prairie State sales taxes: Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in July
Peoria residents paid $4.8 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in July.
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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Putnam County in Q3
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County as of the third quarter of 2024.
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No new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County as of September 2024
Jersey County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in September 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Liberty Street closed for six weeks due to construction project
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 7, Liberty Street will be closed to all traffic between SW Adams Street and SW Jefferson Avenue. This closure is required for pavement removal work and storm sewer installation as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue OWTW Conversion Project.
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Q3: 4 new registered sex offenders living in Moultrie County
There are four new registered sex offenders living in Moultrie County as of the third quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Glen Avenue traffic shift begins Oct. 7 amid reconstruction project
Traffic patterns on West Glen Avenue between North Dawn Drive and North University Street are set to change starting Monday, October 7, at 7 a.m. This adjustment is part of the ongoing Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project.
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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Putnam County as of September 2024
There were no new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County in September 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Jersey County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in Q3
There is one new registered sex offender living in Jersey County as of the third quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Adams street sidewalk work impacts pedestrian access
Sidewalk work is progressing at several intersections along Adams Street. The north side of the intersection of Harrison Street and SW Adams Street, as well as the north side of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street, are currently under construction.
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September 2024: No new registered sex offenders living in Moultrie County
There were no new registered sex offenders living in Moultrie County in September, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.