Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Ronald Road lane restrictions to begin Monday for drainage improvements
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, the southbound lane of N Ronald Road will be closed at W Stafford Court. The lane closure is necessary for drainage improvement work and is scheduled to last six weeks, weather permitting.
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Arcadia Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue intersection to close for construction starting Aug. 26
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, the intersection of E Arcadia Avenue and N Wisconsin Avenue will close to all traffic. The closure is necessary for storm sewer installation and pavement reconstruction work and is scheduled to last until Thanksgiving.
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Harker Drive and Pioneer Parkway intersection to undergo changes starting Aug. 26
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, the intersection of N Harker Drive and W Pioneer Parkway will be modified to a right-in, right-out configuration. The bi-directional turn lane on Pioneer Parkway at the Harker Drive intersection will also be closed.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Aug. 17?
The only price of premium 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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Sidewalk removal work underway at key Peoria intersections
Sidewalk removal work has commenced at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street, near the Peoria County Courthouse. Work is also ongoing at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street currently have limited pedestrian access.
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City of Peoria hosts CSO control project informational meeting on August 28
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project.
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Cheapest diesel in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 10
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Oak Street and Meyer Avenue to close for Chiefs Orange Barrels Street Fair
Beginning at noon and lasting until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, Oak Street and S.W. Meyer Avenue will be closed to through traffic. The closure is necessary for the Peoria Chiefs Orange Barrels Street Fair. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.
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Hickory Grove Road to close for two weeks starting Aug. 22
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, W Hickory Grove Road will be closed from N Granite Street to the entrance of Stone Water Park. The closure is necessary for pavement work and is expected to last two weeks, weather permitting.
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Department of Public Works opens Paint a Plow Program for local students
While winter weather is not on the minds of many at this time of year, the Department of Public Works continues its preparations. The department's annual Paint a Plow Program is commencing to educate residents about best practices for drivers and pedestrians when encountering snowplows and driving on city streets.
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Water Street to close for Simantel's Smoke on the Water event
S.W. Water Street will be closed between Harrison Street and Liberty Street from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The closure is required for Simantel’s Smoke on the Water private event.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May
Peoria County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in May.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Aug. 10?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Pavement pouring on Pioneer Parkway scheduled for Monday
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, pavement pouring will occur on Pioneer Parkway as part of the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project. The work is expected to last through the day, weather permitting.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 10?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 10
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Preston Jackson sculpture rededicated to local advocate Steve Shostrom
The city of Peoria held a rededication event on the riverfront today for one of Preston Jackson’s sculptures in Liberty Park, located in the 300 block of SW Water Street. “Flight of the Cakewalkers,” a painted steel and cast bronze sculpture, now newly restored, was rededicated to Steve Shostrom, an advocate for Peoria and the riverfront, by his wife, Joy Kessler. Speakers at the event included Mayor Ali, Emily Cahill, Executive Director of Peoria Park District, and Kessler.
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Sidewalk work nearing completion at Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street
Sidewalk work at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street is nearing completion. The sidewalks near 201 NE Adams Street will reopen to pedestrian access soon.
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Turn lane changes on University Street and Pioneer Parkway begin Aug. 14
Beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, Aug. 14, a change to the northbound University Street right turn lane onto eastbound Pioneer Parkway will occur. The turn lane will be shortened in length and is necessary for utility work as part of the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Reconstruction Project.