City of Peoria
Recent News About City of Peoria
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Fredonia Avenue and Institute Place to close for Bradley University block party August 25
W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Institute Place will be closed to through traffic on Monday, August 25, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The closure is planned for the Bradley University IFC & Panhel Block Party, which is sponsored by the Bradley University...
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Intersection at Westmoreland Avenue and Wiswall Street to close for sewer project
The intersection of S. Westmoreland Avenue and W. Wiswall Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20.
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Smith and Steubenville intersection to close for sewer project; DuSable reopens
The intersection at W. Smith Street and S. Steubenville Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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Jefferson Avenue traffic pattern shifts August 21 for OWTW conversion project
Traffic patterns on Jefferson Avenue will shift starting Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of ongoing work for the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project.
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Bradley University move-in prompts road closures and parking bans this week
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around Bradley University this week as students move into campus housing.
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City of Peoria plans public opening for historic 1897 time capsule
The City of Peoria will open a time capsule that was placed in the cornerstone of a building on November 2, 1897.
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Peoria will honor Wilbur and Effie Blake with an honorary street naming ceremony
An honorary street naming ceremony is scheduled for noon on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the intersection of N. New York Avenue and E. Cox Avenue to recognize the contributions of the late Wilbur and Effie Blake.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 16
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 16
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 16?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 16
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Aug. 16?
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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$721,083 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Peoria County
In June, Peoria County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Peoria County taxpayers give $76,078 in County Automobile Renting Tax in 2024
In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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FOIA request sent to City of Peoria regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Peoria regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Aug. 16?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 5 inmates sentenced in Peoria County during week ending Aug. 30
There were five inmates who were sentenced in Peoria County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.
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Q2 Recap: 8 parolees from Peoria County convicted of sex crimes released on parole
There were eight offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Peoria County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.
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Paint-A-Plow program applications open for Peoria schools and community groups
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has opened applications for its annual Paint-A-Plow Program.
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Approximately $1.2 million 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.