August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission supports request for motorcycle rodeo

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 22, 2016

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, July 7.

Peoria Downtown Advisory Committee reviews Bradley student survey

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 22, 2016

The Peoria Downtown Advisory Committee met Thursday, June 9.

Peoria Historic Preservation Commission to consider request for sign on Roanoke Avenue property

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 22, 2016

The Peoria Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

Chillicothe City Council to discuss city collector duties

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 22, 2016

The Chillicothe City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

Second week of Olympics adds to Illinois medal count

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

It was another successful week for athletes from Illinois at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as our participants hit the medal stand in six different events.

No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

School districts' pension 'pickups' cost students and taxpayers

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

The practice of the "pickup" -- where school districts pay some, if not all, of teachers' contributions into their own retirement pensions -- could leave Illinois' educators, students and taxpayers high and dry.

West Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals to consider dental office request

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

The West Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Peoria closes Sheridan Road for reconstruction work

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

The Peoria Public Works Department said Sheridan Road between McClure and Nebraska avenues will remain closed through mid-December to reconstruct that section of road as part of the Sheridan Road Improvement Project.

Brimfield Community Unified School District 309 Board discusses retailer tax referendum

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

The Brimfield Community Unified School District 309 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Peoria accepting applications for Power Washing Program

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

The Peoria Community Development Department is offering homeowners and renters an opportunity to apply to have their properties power washed.

West Peoria City Council Land Use Committee discusses tree program

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

The West Peoria City Council Land Use Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Applications closed for Peoria Alley Light Program

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

Applications are no longer being accepted this year for the Peoria Alley Light Program after the city Community Development Department said all available alley lights for 2016 have been allocated.