Posted on: September 21, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2023
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.
The...
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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: July 5, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2023
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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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
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:
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Community Development | Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2022
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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