City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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City of Peoria Biennial Budget Information
Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book. This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, personnel expenses, department spending, capital improvement projects and timelines, and more. Visitors will also have access to funding sources and fund summaries.
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Renwood Avenue at Glen Avenue set to become right in/right out during next construction phase
Beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, October 17, no left turns will be permitted onto N Renwood Avenue from W Glen Avenue or from N Renwood Avenue onto W Glen Avenue. N Renwood Avenue will become right in/right out only to allow traffic patterns to change as the next stage of the W Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project begins.
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City of Peoria Introduces Online Digital Budget Book
Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book. This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, personnel expenses, department spending, capital improvement projects and timelines, and more. Visitors will also have access to funding sources and fund summaries.
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Peoria responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July
Peoria residents paid $4.9 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in July.
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City of Peoria Hosts Two Free, Family-Friendly Halloween Events
The City is hosting two free, family-friendly trick-or-treat events in October: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween.
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City of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 7
City of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7
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Peoria County collects $959,331 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $6,536 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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City of Peoria to Celebrate Annie Malone with Honorary Street Naming
An honorary street naming will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 at the corner of State and Adams Streets to honor Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone, largely regarded as the first African American female millionaire. The location was chosen due to its proximity to Ms. Malone’s former Peoria home.
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$594,247 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Peoria County
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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$963,554 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Peoria County
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Assistant City Manager Richardson Receives Prestigious Leadership Award
Kimberly Richardson, Assistant City Manager of the city of Peoria, has been honored with the esteemed Assistant Excellence In Leadership Award by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Assistant City Manager Richardson will receive the award next Tuesday at the annual ICMA conference in Austin, Texas.
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Mayor Ali to Announce Additional Participants for the Peoria Role Model Project
Mayor Rita Ali will announce the second round of Peoria Role Model Project participants on Wednesday, October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Peoria Civic Center, Ballroom A. The initiative, funded through a grant by PNC Foundation, is intended to help inspire and empower 150 local youth by connecting them with local Black professionals who will serve as role models year-round.
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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July
Peoria County residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in July.
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Peoria County residents pay $153,045 in County Sales Tax in July
In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Funds to Demolish Vacant and Abandoned Properties
The city of Peoria was awarded $712,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) through the Strong Communities Program. This year, $19 million dollars was distributed through the Strong Communities Program. Peoria was one of 68 units of local governments to receive funds. The money awarded will be used to demolish vacant and abandoned properties in 2024 within the 61603 and 61605 zip codes.
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The City of Peoria Invites Community Members to Review the Draft Strategic Plan
The city of Peoria is inviting residents to join in two virtual community forums on September 28th to review the draft Strategic Plan.
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PeoriaCorps Members to Celebrate Achievements and Commitment to Service
The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony for PeoriaCorps on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 813 SW Washington Street. The graduation will highlight the successful completion of PeoriaCorps’ eighth cohort, including, Nadia Altom, Stephanie Moreno, Kameron Sheetz, Frederick Williams, and Jonathan Vota. The featured speaker will be Sherry Carter-Allen. The city of Peoria acknowledges the hard work and dedication of these graduates, who have not only completed their service but have also gained valuable skills and deepened their commitment to civic engagement.
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Peoria responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June
Peoria residents paid $4.9 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in June.
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$978,732 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Peoria County
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.