City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Public Works Monitoring River Conditions for Potential Flooding
The Department of Public Works is closely monitoring the Illinois River levels for potential flooding. According to the latest forecast, the river is expected to crest at 22.5 feet overnight on Thursday, February 1, and into the morning of Friday, February 2."Department staff will continue to monitor river levels and conditions throughout the week," said a spokesperson for the Department of Public Works.At 22.7 feet, flooding is expected to begin in low-lying areas in Riverfront Park. In anticipation of this, sandbagging efforts will begin as the forecasted crest levels...
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$917,042 in County School Facility Tax collected in October for Peoria County
In October, Peoria County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Councilman Andre Allen Selected as Delegate for Local Government 2030
Peoria City Council Member Andre W. Allen Selected as Delegate to National Convening
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Pothole repairs begin Thursday, Jan. 25 throughout the City
With warmer temperatures on the way and wintery weather out of the picture, for now, Public Works crews will begin identifying and repairing potholes on arterial streets. Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, January 25, and continuing until conditions change, pothole repairs will be the Department’s primary focus.
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Peoria County residents pay $1.8 million in County Sales Tax in 2022
In 2022, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria
Rainfall in the City of Peoria has caused a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River from one or more of the locations shown on the map located here.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Peoria County in week ending Jan. 20?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Pothole Repairs Begin in Peoria, City Urges Caution
Public Works crews in Peoria are set to begin identifying and repairing potholes on arterial streets, with repairs starting on Thursday, January 25. This initiative comes as warmer temperatures arrive and wintery weather subsides, allowing for the necessary road maintenance.According to a statement from the Department of Public Works, pothole repairs will be the primary focus until further notice. The repairs will be carried out throughout the entire city, with priority given to arterial and primary streets before addressing residential areas.Residents are encouraged to...
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City of Peoria Joint Review Board met Jan. 19
City of Peoria Joint Review Board met Friday, Jan. 19
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Councilman Andre Allen Selected as Delegate for Local Government 2030
Peoria City Council Member Andre W. Allen has been chosen as one of the delegates to attend the upcoming "Local Government 2030: Action for the Future, a National Convening of Practitioners and Elected Officials." This event, scheduled to take place on January 26-27, 2024, at the Phoenix Campus of Arizona State University, aims to bring together leaders from various levels of government to discuss and catalyze change."We are honored to have Council Member Allen as part of this important initiative to help chart the course for the future of local government," said Wally...
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City of Peoria trash and recycling pick-up is delayed due to winter weather
Due to the wintery conditions, the City of Peoria’s collection and landfill operations will be delayed. GFL will not collect trash or recycling today, Monday, January 22 in the City of Peoria. This will delay pickups for the remainder of the week.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Jan. 20
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Cities in Peoria County: 338 lawyers in good standing was registered as of December 2023
Cities located within Peoria County recorded 338 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.
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$6.7 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Peoria County
In 2022, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Adams Street, Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project to begin in March
Beginning in March, weather-dependent, construction will begin on converting Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue from one-way to two-way streets. The OWTW Conversion project will be a two-and-a-half-year, $18.9 million project, ending in the summer of 2026.
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Snowstorm and Road Condition Update
The City’s main, arterial streets are in good condition and very drivable. Extra caution on this morning’s commute should still be exercised as some roads are partially snow-covered and slick spots remain a possibility. Drivers should be mindful when approaching intersections on both the main roads and residential streets. Remember to give yourself more stopping distance than usual. Please take it slow and give yourself extra time this morning.
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Racial Justice and Equity Forum To Be Held February 6
The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) has announced that they will be hosting a Community Engagement Forum on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The forum will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the East Bluff Community Center in Peoria, Illinois. All residents of Peoria County, including individuals, families, and representatives of neighborhood associations, places of worship, and other community organizations, are invited to attend.This forum will be the second of its kind organized by the RJE Commission, following a successful event held...
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Snowstorm and Road Condition Update
The Department of Public Works is prepared for more winter weather that is forecasted to impact our City this evening and overnight. Forecasted conditions call for snow accumulations between 2-4 inches, wind gusts up to 30 mph, and below-zero wind chills.
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Adams Street, Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project to begin in March
Construction is set to begin in March on the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project, which aims to improve traffic flow and enhance pedestrian safety. The two-and-a-half-year, $18.9 million project will see Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue transformed into two-way streets, with completion expected in the summer of 2026.The project will cover the stretch of Adams Street from Walnut Street to Hamilton Boulevard, as well as Jefferson Avenue from Walnut Street to Fayette Street. As part of the conversion, several enhancements will be...