City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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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.
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$921,465 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Peoria County
In May, Peoria County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria to host sculpture rededication honoring local resident
The City of Peoria will host a sculpture rededication program on Wednesday, August 14, at 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at Liberty Park, adjacent to the MEL parking lot in the 300 block of SW Water Street and near the River Station building.
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Bradley University block party to cause road closures on August 19
Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Institute Place will be closed to through traffic. The closure is necessary for the Bradley University IFC & Panhel Block Party.
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Bradley University's move-in day prompts road closures and parking restrictions
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect around the Bradley University campus this week. These restrictions are necessary for Bradley University’s Student Move-In Day.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Peoria County collects $910,351 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May
In May, Peoria County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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7 gas stations in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $5,539 in County Automobile Renting Tax in May
In May, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3?
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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$577,032 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Peoria County
In May, Peoria County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May
Peoria residents paid $4.6 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in May.
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Temporary all-stop configuration implemented at MacArthur Highway and Moss Avenue
As part of the MacArthur Highway – Martin Luther King Jr. to Moss Avenue Reconstruction Project, temporary stop signs have been placed at the intersection of MacArthur Highway and Moss Avenue. The all-stop configuration is necessary for traffic signal work and will last for the foreseeable future of the project.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Nebraska Avenue to close for reconstruction project starting August 12
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, W. Nebraska Avenue will be closed to all traffic between N Park Road and the I-74 Interstate overpass bridge. The closure is necessary for the Nebraska Avenue Reconstruction Project and is expected to last until mid-December, weather permitting.
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Peoria County residents pay $197,782 in County Sales Tax in May
In May, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.