Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Officials promote free installation during Fire Prevention Week
State and local fire safety experts gathered at the Peoria Fire Department to raise awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms in homes and to highlight a no-cost smoke alarm installation program for Peoria residents.
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Traffic patterns on Reservoir Boulevard to change for safety project
Traffic patterns on W Reservoir Boulevard near N Millbrook Road and N Rockwood Road will change starting at 7 am on Tuesday, Oct. 1. This adjustment is part of the Reservoir Pedestrian Safety Project, which aims to enhance pedestrian safety by adding an upgraded crossing.
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Storm sewer installation to begin on Harker Drive Oct. 1
Beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, Oct. 1, storm sewer installation will occur on N Harker Drive on the south side of W Pioneer Parkway. The work is necessary for the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project.
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Intersection of Sand Street and Adrian G. Hinton Avenue to close on September 30
The intersection of N Sand Street and W Adrian G. Hinton Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. This closure is part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 3 Control Project and is expected to continue through November, depending on weather conditions.
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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Peoria County in August compared to previous month
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Peoria County in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.
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Sidewalk removal begins at multiple intersections along SW Adams Street
Sidewalk removal work has started on the north side of the intersection of Harrison Street and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 400 SW Adams Street are closed to pedestrian access.
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Peoria issues alert following combined sewer overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in the City of Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River within the last 24 hours. This event has occurred from one or more locations indicated on a map provided by city officials.
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Peoria to remove illegal private signs from public right-of-way
The City of Peoria has issued a reminder to residents regarding the prohibition of private signs in public right-of-way areas. This includes political, yard sale, and temporary business signs. Any such signs placed illegally should be removed promptly.
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Richwoods High School homecoming parade to impact traffic with rolling lane restrictions
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several city streets for the Richwoods High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 26. The restrictions will begin at 4 p.m. and last until 6 p.m.
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Road closures announced for Hilltop Trot 5K near Bradley University
Numerous intersections and roads around the Bradley University Campus will be closed on Saturday, September 28, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. due to the Hilltop Trot 5K. The event is sponsored by Bradley University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2026.
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Monroe Street closure scheduled for Career Spark event
Monroe Street will be closed from Fulton Street to N. William Kumpf Boulevard on October 1 and October 2 due to Career Spark. The closure will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. each day.
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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Peoria County as of August?
Cities within Peoria County recorded 324 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.
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W Lake Avenue to close near Scenic Drive for pavement repairs
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, W Lake Avenue will be closed from the 3200 Block of W Lake Avenue to NE Scenic Drive. The closure is necessary for pavement work and is expected to last one week, weather permitting.
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Sidewalk construction advances along multiple intersections on Adams Street
Sidewalk work continues on the north side of the intersection of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 300 SW Adams Street are closed to pedestrian access.
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Peoria Cares to undergo scheduled maintenance September 21-22
The city of Peoria’s online request system, Peoria Cares, will undergo scheduled maintenance upgrades from 9 p.m. Saturday, September 21 to 9 a.m. Sunday, September 22. The system will be unavailable during this period.
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Q2: Cities within Peoria County recorded 361 lawyers in good standing
Cities within Peoria County recorded 361 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2024.
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Traffic patterns to shift on Pioneer Parkway for reconstruction project
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, traffic patterns will shift on W Pioneer Parkway between N Harker Drive and N Sommer Street. The adjustment is necessary for the ongoing Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project.
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Peoria County collects $1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Sidewalk removal begins at multiple intersections along SW Adams Street
Sidewalk removal work has commenced on the north side of the intersection of Liberty Street and SW Adams Street, closing pedestrian access near 300 SW Adams Street.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $7,655 in County Automobile Renting Tax in June
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.