Peoria City
Recent News About Peoria City
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Eucharistic procession prompts rolling lane restrictions in Downtown Peoria
Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several Downtown streets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, due to the Eucharistic Procession.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum per muncipality in March
Peoria residents paid approximately $4.8 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in March.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $4,954 in County Automobile Renting Tax in March
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Traffic changes announced for reconstruction project at Pioneer Parkway intersection
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 12, North University Street will be closed to traffic at the intersection of West Pioneer Parkway.
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Citywide slurry seal projects begin May 13
Slurry Seal road projects are set to commence on Tuesday, May 13, affecting various streets across the city.
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6 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Peoria County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter
There were six fewer active legal licenses in cities within Peoria County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.
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**** FOIA Request Sent to Peoria City Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025 **
** FOIA Request to Peoria City Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
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Sidewalk work begins at Fayette Street and Jefferson Avenue
Sidewalk construction has commenced at the intersection of Fayette Street and NE Jefferson Avenue, impacting pedestrian access near 228 NE Jefferson.
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Peoria County residents pay $168,269 in County Sales Tax in March
In March, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Washington Street northbound lanes to close for water work starting May 7
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, SW Washington Street will be closed at Oak Street.
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Traffic advisories for Susan G.Komen Peoria More Than Pink Walk
Road closures and parking restrictions are set to take place near the Metro Centre at 4700 N. University Street on Saturday, May 10, from 7:40 a.m. until 11 a.m. This is due to the Susan G. Komen Peoria More Than Pink Walk, which is sponsored by...
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Public Works hosts open house event on May 15 to mark National Public Works Week
The Department of Public Works is set to host an open house event scheduled for Thursday, May 15, from 4-7 pm at the Public Works Facility located at 3505 N Dries Lane.
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City of Peoria warns residents about combined sewer overflow into Illinois River
Rainfall in the City of Peoria has resulted in a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.
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City initiates green infrastructure restoration projects this month
Restoration work focused on green infrastructure and native prairies will commence in various locations throughout the city this month.
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Peoria County collects $903,307 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February
In February, Peoria County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Sidewalk work impacts Main Street and Jefferson Avenue intersection
Sidewalk work has commenced at the southeast corner of Main Street and NE Jefferson Avenue, close to the Peoria County Courthouse.
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Peoria County residents pay $167,637 in County Sales Tax in February
In February, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Water Street closures planned for May 3 due to cancer run event
Closures and parking restrictions will be implemented along S.W. Water Street from Harrison Street to Main Street on Saturday, May 3, due to the OSF Nun Run for Cancer event, organized by OSF Foundations.
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Monroe Street lane closure for four-week sidewalk repair begins today
The southwest drive lane of SW Monroe Street, located at Fulton Street, will be closed starting today, Monday, April 28.
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$905,872 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Peoria County
In February, Peoria County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.