Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Prairie State sales taxes: Peoria County residents paid 12th-largest sum in June
Peoria County residents paid $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in June.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 24?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Wisconsin Avenue to close for construction between Frye Ave and Nebraska Ave
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, N Wisconsin Avenue will be closed to all traffic between E Frye Avenue and E Nebraska Avenue. The closure is necessary for priming and paving work and is scheduled to last through Friday, Sept. 6, weather permitting.
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City of Peoria to remove illegal temporary signs from public right-of-way
The City of Peoria reminds residents that all private signs—political, yard sale, temporary business, or otherwise—are prohibited in the public right-of-way.
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PeoriaCorps recognizes fall graduates of green infrastructure program
PeoriaCorps staff, in coordination with Serve IL and AmeriCorps State and National, recognized two graduates of the 10th cohort to complete the program on Friday.
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Intersection of DuSable and Kettelle Streets to close for sewer project
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the intersection of S DuSable Street and W Kettelle Street will close to all traffic. The closure is necessary as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 3 Control Project and is expected to last through November.
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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Peoria County in July?
There were 324 lawyers in good standing in cities within Peoria County as of July.
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Peoria to unveil new mural on Niagara Parking Deck on September 10
The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria will unveil a new mural on the Niagara Parking Deck on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at Great Harvest Bread Company, located inside OSF HealthCare System at 124 SW Adams Street in downtown Peoria.
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Community forum on racial justice scheduled for September in Peoria
Peoria, IL – The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) will host a Community Forum on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 South Airport Road, Bartonville, IL 61607. All residents of Peoria County — including individuals, families and representatives of neighborhood associations, places of worship and other community organizations — are invited to participate.
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Sidewalk improvements progress along multiple intersections on Adams Street
Sidewalk work continues at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street, near the Peoria County Courthouse. Work also continues at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street.
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City announces start of sealcoating road projects on August 29
The 2024 sealcoating project will commence on Thursday, August 29, affecting various streets throughout the city. Residents directly impacted by the project will receive a door hanger notification 24 hours before work begins.
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Peoria appoints Chester "Chet" Tomczyk as new city treasurer
August 27, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) — The city of Peoria has announced the appointment of Chester “Chet” Tomczyk as the new City Treasurer, effective August 28, 2024. This decision follows the resignation of Treasurer Stephen Morris due to professional and personal obligations. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Tomczyk during tonight’s council meeting.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Downtown road closures scheduled for Labor Day Parade
Numerous roads throughout Downtown will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, due to the Labor Day Parade sponsored by the West Central Illinois Labor Council.
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Labor Day affects GFL's recycling and trash collection schedule
GFL will not collect recycling, yard waste, or trash on Monday, September 2, due to the holiday.
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Peoria adjusts GFL collection times due to heat
Due to forecasted high temperatures, the City of Peoria's recycling, yard waste, and trash collections will commence one hour earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Bridge to Bridge Run prompts road closures on Sept. 2
Beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, portions of S.W. Water Street will be closed for the Bridge to Bridge Run sponsored by Illinois Valley Striders.
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Cheapest diesel in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 17
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 17?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 17
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.