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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Assistant City Manager Richardson Receives Prestigious Leadership Award

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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 Richar...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Mayor Ali to Announce Additional Participants for the Peoria Role Model Project

September 26, 2023 (PEORIA, IL) 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 Ce...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4, 2023

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Posted on: August 20, 2023

City of Peoria Cooling Centers

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With temperatures expected to climb into extreme temperatures for much of the week, please remember that City buildings are available as cooling centers.  Please remember you can always reach out to the Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 for assistance in a...

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Posted on: July 7, 2023

City of Peoria Seeking Input at Upcoming Community Visioning Workshops

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City of Peoria Seeking Input at Upcoming Community Visioning Workshops  The public is invited to participate in strategic planning for the city’s future 

July 7, 2023 (PEORIA, IL) Over 400 community members participated...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

City Launches Updated Peoria Cares Customer Service Portal and App

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The city of Peoria has partnered with SeeClickFix to announce an updated Peoria Cares request platform. For over ten years, Peoria Cares has been a free, easy, and convenient way of connecting with the City of Peoria. By phone, desktop, or app, c...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

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 un...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Code Enforcement Building Relationships through 100 Blocks in 100 Days Initiative

PEORIA, IL (September 5, 2023) The City of Peoria Community Development Department is launching the fourth annual 100 Blocks in 100 Days initiative on Tuesday, September 5.  The program continues through mid-December.

Over the next one hundred day...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

2024 CDBG Public Services Application Available Monday, July 24

The city of Peoria is accepting applications from not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies for 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding from Monday, July 24th, through Friday, September 1st

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Posted on: July 5, 2023

Great Neighbor Appreciation Week is July 8th – July 14th

The city of Peoria Community Development Department is hosting its annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 8th through July 14th.  The week begins with a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, July 8th and continues throughout the week of ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

City Announces 2023 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program Recipients

The City of Peoria Community Development Department awarded mini grants to 32 neighborhood associations and homeowner associations through the 2023 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program. 

The Neighborhood Mini Grant Program provides neighborhood and hom...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

City Reminds Property Owners to Maintain Their Yards This Spring and Summer

The City of Peoria Community Development Department is encouraging property owners to maintain their yards this spring and summer. Code enforcement inspectors are writing warning notices and tickets to landlords, homeowners, and commercial property owners...

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Posted on: April 10, 2023

City Accepting Applications for 2023 Violence Prevention Funding

The City will be accepting applications for 2023 Violence Prevention funding beginning Monday, April 10th at 8:00 AM through May 12th at 2:00 PM. This grant provides funding to non-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies to offer violence ...

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

Peoria Park District and City of Peoria to Host Press Conference on April 10

The public is invited to join representatives from the Peoria Park District and City of Peoria on Monday, April 10th at 10:30 am for a press conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate the improvements at Trewyn Park, 2219 S. Idaho Street. Improvements inc...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Applications for the 2023 Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program Open on March 6

The city of Peoria will accept applications for the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program from Monday, March 6th at 8:00 AM through Friday, April 7th at 5:00 PM. 

The Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program provides neighborhood and homeowner associations fundi...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Applications for the 2023 Roof Program Lottery will Open on January 17

The 2023 Roof Program Lottery, which helps low-income homeowners with roof repairs, will open on Tuesday, January 17 at 8:00 AM and conclude on Friday, February 10 at 5:00 PM.

To qualify for the Roof Program, applicants must: 

  • Own their ho...
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Posted on: December 21, 2022

Prairie State Legal and City of Peoria Hosted a Virtual Renter Education Presentation

On Tuesday, December 20, at 12:00 PM, Prairie State Legal Services and staff from the Community Development Department will host a 30-minute informational session entitled, “Resources for Residents/Know Your Rights.  Topics will include...

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

Economic Development Department Concludes RISE Program, Distributes $1.4M to Area Businesses

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$1.4M Allocated to area businesses through ARPA funds

December 21, 2022 (Peoria, IL) The city of Peoria’s Economic Development Department has concluded its inaugural ...

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Posted on: June 20, 2023

Apply to Serve! Boards and Commissions

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Members of boards, commissions or committees provide a positive service that is invaluable to the continued progress of our city. They may advise the City Council on a wide variety of issues by making recommendations on important policy matters. Appointme...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

City Seeks Public Input With Peoria2023.org

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Following the success of the City of Peoria Strategic Planning kickoff, held on June 1 and 2, the City has now announced the launch of  Peoria2023.org, which will serve as a repository for all information related to the strategic planning process...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Peoria Passenger Rail

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Interested in learning about the progress of the passenger rail project in Peoria?  Check our Peoria Passenger Rail page for more information. 

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

9/27/23 Death Investigation

(PEORIA, IL) Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 7:20 a.m. Peoria Police were called to the 300 block of E. Arcadia on a call of a person deceased.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male who was not responsive. 
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Posted on: September 27, 2023

9/27/23 Aggravated UUW/Poss. of a Stolen Handgun

(PEORIA, IL) Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 4:22 p.m. members of the Peoria Police Department’s Special Investigations Division (SID) observed two male juveniles that matched the description of individuals connected to an earlier stolen veh...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023

9/26/23 Armed Robbery

(PEORIA, IL) Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 12:28 a.m. Peoria Police were dispatched to the 2200 block of N. Central on a report of an armed robbery.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male who told police he was approached by four...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023

9/26/23 Aggravated UUW/Armed Robbery

(PEORIA, IL) Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 2:15 p.m. members of the Peoria Police Department’s Special Investigations Division (SID) observed a wanted subject at a business in the 600 block of W. Main. The wanted subject identifie...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023

9/26/23 UUW/Aggravated Discharge/Flee Elude

(PEORIA, IL) Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 2:12 a.m. Peoria Police responded to a call regarding a U-Haul driving through yards and shots being fired from the vehicle in the 2400 block of Camille.
A short time later, officers located the U-...
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Posted on: September 25, 2023

9/25/23 Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Resisting

(PEORIA, IL) Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 1:44 a.m. Peoria Police observed a wanted subject sitting inside a parked vehicle in the 2200 block of W. Humboldt.
When officers approached the vehicle they placed the male driver, identified as 35...
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Posted on: September 25, 2023

9/25/23 Aggravated Battery w/Firearm

(PEORIA, IL) Saturday, September 23, 2023, at approximately 12:53 p.m. Peoria Police responded to the 900 block of S. Warren on a Shot Spotter alert of two rounds fired. Seconds later, a second Shot Spotter alert came in indicating ten rounds fired from t...
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Posted on: September 29, 2023

SW Adams Street lane restrictions to go into effect starting Monday, Oct. 2

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Beginning at 7 am Monday, October 2, lane restrictions will go into effect on SW Adams Street from Walnut Street to Harrison Street. These lane restrictions are necessary for pavement replacement work and is expected to last week six weeks, weather permit...

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