Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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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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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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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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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.
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Nebraska Ave traffic pattern shift set for June 4
Beginning on Wednesday, June 4, traffic patterns on W Nebraska Avenue between N Sterling Avenue and N Park Road will undergo a significant change.
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Traffic disruptions expected on Northmoor Road due to Fire Station construction
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, contractors will be present at 2105 W. Northmoor Road to facilitate steel deliveries for the Fire Station 16 project.
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Moss Avenue closure extends to MacArthur Highway starting June 4
Beginning on June 4 at 7 am, the closure of W Moss Avenue will be extended to N MacArthur Highway.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Information industry were approved in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information 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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Intersection of W Aiken Ave and S Steubenville St to close for sewer project
Beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, June 4, the intersection of W Aiken Avenue and S Steubenville Street will be closed to all traffic.
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Granite Street to close for one week due to construction
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 2, North Granite Street will close to through traffic between West Whittington Way and West Sesame Street.
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Peoria's youth program launches with focus on community service
The City of Peoria is set to launch its annual Mayor’s Youth Program on Monday, June 2, at Twin Towers Plaza Conference Room 420.
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Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024
Peoria residents paid approximately $57.4 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in 2024.
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Sidewalk work progresses as part of conversion project on Adams St. & Jefferson Ave
Sidewalk construction is underway at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street.
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Sidewalk and ADA ramp work begins in Creighton Woods Subdivision
Sidewalk and ADA ramp construction has commenced in the Creighton Woods Subdivision, located off N Big Hollow Road.
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Peoria's electricity prices set for increase during summer 2025
Municipal electric aggregation programs offer a way for municipal and county governments to collaborate with energy consultants to seek bids from "alternative retail electricity suppliers."
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City initiates green infrastructure restoration across multiple locations
Green infrastructure restoration work has begun across the city's green areas and native prairies.