February, 2017 Stories | Peoria Standard

Caterpillar's move to Chicago marks business attitude change, advocate says

By Karen Kidd | Feb 28, 2017

Caterpillar's announced move from Peoria to Chicago is no surprise but does mark an attitude change among Illinois business leaders, a former state senator-turned-technology-and-manufacturing advocate said during a recent radio talk show appearance.

Peoria Downtown Advisory Commissioners discuss sculpture walk

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission met Dec. 8 to discuss the sculpture walk.

Peoria Liquor Commission approves craft beer site

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Liquor Commission met Feb. 6 to approve a craft beer site.

Peoria planning commission recommends parking lot gravel removal

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Nov. 3 to recommend parking lot gravel removal.

Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission approves subdivision plat

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Jan. 5 to approve a subdivision plat.

Peoria Public Building Commission approves project expenditures

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The Peoria Public Building Commission met Nov. 17 to approve project expenditures.

Peoria Liquor Commission reviews license applications

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Liquor Commission met Jan. 3 to review license applications.

Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission rezones properties

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Feb. 2 to rezone properties.

Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission reviews master streetscape plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission met Feb. 2 to review the master streetscape plan.

West Peoria City Council approves road salt invoice

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The West Peoria City Council met Jan. 10 to approve road salt invoice.

Bellevue Board of Trustees approves 2017 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Jan. 10 to approve the 2017 budget.

Bellevue trustees discuss burning leaves

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Nov. 22 to discuss burning leaves.

Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission provides riverfront planning updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 25, 2017

The city of Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission met Nov. 10 to provide riverfront planning updates.

Illinois Central College trustees award gasoline bid

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 23, 2017

The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 15 to award a gasoline bid.

Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals repairs parking lot surfaces

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 22, 2017

The city of Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 10 to repair parking lot surfaces.

Peoria zoning commissioners approve annexation agreement

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 22, 2017

The city of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Dec. 1 to approve an annexation agreement.

ThPeoria Firemen's Pension Fund trustees hold disability hearings

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

The city of Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 28 to hold disability hearings.

Peoria seeking public input on solid waste collection program

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 22, 2017

As the city of Peoria prepares to undertake its next round of service procurement for solid waste collection, it is seeking input from the public to gauge where collection and resident willingness to financially support enhancements could improve.