March, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2024 Great American Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, April 27

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2024

The 2024 Great American Cleanup is set to take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. According to organizers, this event aims to bring neighborhoods together in a collective effort to improve the cleanliness and aesthetics of the city of Peoria.As stated by a representative, "This is an annual event where neighborhoods across the city of Peoria participate in a national effort to make our communities cleaner, more connected, and more beautiful." Local community groups such as neighborhood associations and homeowner associations are encouraged to...

Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2024

The City of Peoria issued a sewage warning on March 28, 2024, following a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River due to recent rainfall. Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River in the area downstream from Detweiller Marina. The warning states, "When this warning is posted, please avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River in the area downstream from Detweiller Marina. You may get sick if you swallow water while swimming, Jet Skiing, or water skiing in these areas after a combined sewer overflow."In...