Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
Of the 80 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Peoria Standard publication area 79 were 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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Peoria County: Cities registered 311 lawyers with active licenses as of April
There were 311 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Peoria County as of April.
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Peoria County collects approximately $11.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Approximately $11.3 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Peoria County
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Intersection closure planned for sewer project from May 28 to August
Beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, May 28, the intersection of South Warren Street and West Widenham Street will be closed to all traffic.
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Memorial Day delays GFL waste collection schedule
GFL has announced that there will be no recycling, yard waste, or trash collection on Monday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Peoria County collects $914,189 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Approximately $7 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Peoria County
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Cities in Peoria County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April
There was one less active legal license in cities within Peoria County in April compared to the previous month.
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Sidewalk removal begins near Civic Center as conversion project advances
Sidewalk removal has commenced at pedestrian crossings along SW Jefferson Avenue, opposite Liberty Street, near the Civic Center at 201 SW Jefferson Avenue.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Peoria Standard publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.5% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the 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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Combined sewer overflow prompts warning for Illinois River users
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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$575,443 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Peoria County
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 97.8% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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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Lane restrictions announced for Ride of Silence event in Peoria
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several city streets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, for the 2025 Ride of Silence event sponsored by Bike Peoria.
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$917,071 in County School Facility Tax collected in March for Peoria County
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria Municipal Band announces summer concert schedule for its 88th season
The Peoria Municipal Band is set to commence its 88th season of summer concerts under the leadership of Dr. David Vroman.
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Peoria issues warning after sewage overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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Peoria hosts open house for bike master plan updates
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has scheduled an open-house meeting to discuss updates to the Peoria Bike Master Plan.
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Sidewalk work advances as part of street conversion project
Sidewalk work is advancing at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street.