City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Peoria County in March compared to previous month
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Peoria County in March compared to the previous month.
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Q1 2024: 3 new registered sex offenders living in Mason County
There were three new registered sex offenders living in Mason County as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Mar. 30?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Lane Closures on Wisconsin Avenue Begin Today
Beginning today, Thursday, April 4, significant lane closures will impact Wisconsin Avenue in the upcoming months. The closures are part of the Wisconsin Avenue Reconstruction Project aimed at improving the infrastructure in the area.N Wisconsin Avenue will be closed to through traffic between E Archer Avenue and E McClure Avenue. E Archer Avenue will also be closed at N Wisconsin Avenue. Additionally, N Wisconsin Avenue will be closed from E Nebraska Avenue to E Kansas Street. It is noted that the intersection of E Kansas Street and N Wisconsin Avenue will remain open...
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Fayette County called home by 12 new registered sex offenders in Q1
There are 12 new registered sex offenders living in Fayette County as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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March 2024: 6 new registered sex offenders living in Fayette County
Fayette County had six new sex offenders registered as living there in March 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January
Peoria County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in January.
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Heidelberg Lawsuit Dismissed in Federal Court
On March 27, 2024, United States Federal District Court Judge Sara Darrow dismissed a 2018 civil rights lawsuit against the City of Peoria, Peoria County, and several former police officers and prosecutors. The suit claimed that Cleve Heidelberg was wrongfully convicted of the May 1970 murder of Peoria County Sergeant Ray Espinoza during an attempted robbery at the former Bellevue drive-in.Heidelberg's car, which was used in the murder, led city and county law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Peoria at the intersection of Blaine and Butler. The...
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Sidewalk Work Progresses in OWTW Project at Adams Street Intersections
Sidewalk work continues this week at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, Fulton Street, and Main Street along SW Adams Street. Pedestrians should continue to use caution near these closures and cross the street at the next available intersection.Drivers should be aware of a new lane restriction on Main Street. The southbound right lane of Main Street at Adams Street is closed for the sidewalk removal work at this intersection.In the upcoming days, pothole identification and repairs will be addressed on SW Adams Street in the OWTW Conversion Project...
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331 lawyers in good standing in cities within Peoria County as of March
There were 331 lawyers in good standing in cities within Peoria County as of March.
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$1.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Peoria County
In January, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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The Registry shows 4 new sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of March 2024
There were four new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in March 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Mar. 30?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Douglas County has 5 new registered sex offenders in Q1
Douglas County has five new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Registered sex offenders: 5 new new living in Fulton County as of March 2024
There were five new registered sex offenders living in Fulton County in March 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Public Works Free Mulch Giveaway Days
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works is set to hold its annual free mulch giveaways on three Saturdays in April and May. Residents of the City of Peoria and Peoria County are invited to participate in the events at the Public Works Facility on Dries Lane.The giveaways will occur on April 20, April 27, and May 4, starting at 8 am and running until 1 pm each day. Participants are assured that mulch will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no restrictions on the amount that residents can take. Those who prefer hand-loading their mulch are...
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OWTW: Lane Closures Scheduled for Adams Street Sign Removal
Lane closures are set to take place on April 3 on Adams Street for sign removal as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project.According to an unnamed source, a full closure of SW Adams Street between the intersections of Walnut Street and N William Kumpf Boulevard will occur after 9 am on April 3. The closure, necessary for overhead sign removal, will be intermittent for up to 20 minutes.Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes. They are also reminded to be cautious of workers in the area, watch for...
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Mar. 23?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Peoria County cities: 6 companies received FDA inspections in 2023
There were six companies in cities associated with Peoria County that received six FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Peoria County in week ending Mar. 23?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.