City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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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.
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Peoria unveils new mural dedicated by city officials and local organizations
The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria dedicated a new mural on the Niagara Parking Deck, located at 111 SW Adams Street. The event featured remarks from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Mark Misselhorn, Vice President of the Big Picture Peoria board, Gilmore Foundation President Laura Cullinan, and Community Foundation of Central Illinois CEO Mark Roberts. The dedication took place downtown at the OSF HealthCare System building.
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Peoria responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June
Peoria residents paid $5 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in June.
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Peoria County residents pay $198,259 in County Sales Tax in June
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Putnam County as of August 2024
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County in August 2024.
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Water Street to close for Go Day event on September 15
Beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until 11 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, S.W. Water Street between Liberty Street and the Peoria Riverfront Museum Parking Deck entrance will be closed. The closure is necessary for Go Day 2024 sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria.
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La Caravana Parade to cause road closures in Peoria
Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, rolling lane restrictions will go into effect on several city streets for the La Caravana vehicle parade sponsored by Maria Miranda.
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$627,467 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Peoria County
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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No new registered sex offenders living in Mason County as of August 2024
There were no new registered sex offenders living in Mason County in August 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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$1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Peoria County
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Cities within Peoria County registered 11 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q2 compared to the previous quarter
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Peoria County in the second quarter of 2024 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.
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August 2024: 1 new registered sex offender living in Pope County
There was one new registered sex offender living in Pope County in August, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Traffic patterns to change on SW Adams Street starting September 9
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, Sept. 9, traffic patterns will shift on SW Adams Street. The shift is necessary for sidewalk work as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue OWTW Conversion Project.
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Registered sex offenders: 2 new new living in Fayette County as of August 2024
There were two new registered sex offenders living in Fayette County in August 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Sidewalk work continues along Adams Street impacting multiple intersections
Sidewalk work continues at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street, near the Peoria County Courthouse.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 24
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Manual High School homecoming parade to affect traffic on September 6
Rolling lane restrictions will be implemented on several city streets from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 6, due to the Manual High School Homecoming Parade.