Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Peoria Standard publication area sees 203 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024
In 2024, 203 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Peoria Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $6,943 in County Automobile Renting Tax in January
In January, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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$697,653 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Peoria County
In January, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria County residents pay $194,310 in County Sales Tax in January
In January, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Radnor Road closure scheduled for April 8 due to paving work
Beginning at 9 am on Tuesday, April 8, North Radnor Road will be closed to through traffic between West Ridgeview Road and West Alta Lane.
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Tazewell County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16
There are no new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Sidewalk project in 61605 starts April 7 to improve student access
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, April 7, construction will start on sidewalks along W Garden Street, stretching from S Laramie Street to S Ligonier Street.
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Peoria Fire Department to hold open house for 150th anniversary celebration
The Peoria Fire Department has announced its 150th anniversary celebration, inviting the public to an open house on April 29, 2025.
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Peoria announces free mulch giveaway days in April
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced its annual free mulch giveaway days.
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Q4 2024: Cities within Peoria County recorded 357 lawyers in good standing
Cities within Peoria County recorded 357 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Peoria County has 7 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16
There are seven new registered sex offenders living in Peoria County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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City of Peoria issues warning after sewer overflow into Illinois River
The City of Peoria has issued a combined sewer overflow (CSO) alert following recent rainfall, leading to overflows into the Illinois River.
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Sidewalk construction progresses amid Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue conversion project
Sidewalk construction is underway at several intersections along SW Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street.
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Steubenville Street closure planned for sewer project starting April 4
Beginning on Friday, April 4, at 7 a.m., S Steubenville Street is scheduled to close to through traffic between W Kettelle Street and W Aiken Avenue.
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Shelley Street daytime closure starts April 2 for sewer project
Starting on April 2 at 7 am, S Shelley Street will undergo a daytime closure at the intersection with W Butler Street.
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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Construction industry across Peoria Standard publication area in 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located within the Peoria Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024
Peoria County residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in December 2024.
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Road closure planned on N Harker Drive from March 31 through April 4
N Harker Drive will be closed to through traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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Sidewalk removal initiates at Jefferson and Liberty as conversion project advances
Sidewalk removal has commenced at the corner of SW Jefferson Avenue and Liberty Street.
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Great American Cleanup set for April 26 in Peoria
The 2025 Great American Cleanup is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in Peoria, Illinois.