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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...

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

Release Date:

August 3, 2023

Test Messages Will be Sent to Al...

Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria

*** SEWAGE WARNING ***

Rainfall in the City of Peoria has caused a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River within the last 24 hours from one or more of the locations shown on the map located here.

When this warning is posted, please avoid full...

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...

The City of Peoria Invites Community Members to Review the Draft Strategic Plan

The city of Peoria is inviting residents to join in two virtual community forums on September 28^th to review the draft Strategic Plan. 

City staff began developing the Strategic Plan earlier this year.  Critical to the process w...

‘Welcome to Peoria’ sign debuts at the City’s southern entrance

Day or night, “Welcome to Peoria” will be the first thing people traveling along SW Adams Street will see thanks to a newly erected sign along the City’s southern corridor.

Located on SW Adams Street between S Oregon Street an...

PeoriaCorps Members to Celebrate Achievements and Commitment to Service

September 13, 2023 (PEORIA, IL) The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony for PeoriaCorps on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 813 SW Washington Street. The graduation will highlight the successful completio...

City of Peoria Cooling Centers

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...

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 24^th, through Friday, September 1^st. 

The...

City of Peoria Seeking Input at Upcoming Community Visioning Workshops

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...

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 8^th through July 14^th.  The week begins with a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, July 8th and continues throughout the week of ...

City Launches Technology Industry Grant Grant focuses on small businesses in technology-focused ind

The City of Peoria Economic Development Department will launch the Technology Industry Grant on Friday, June 30, 2023.  This grant is specifically for small businesses that operate in technology-focused industries, such as Agricultural Technology...

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...

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...

City Accepting Applications for 2023 Violence Prevention Funding

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

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 10^th at 10:30 am for a press conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate the improvements at Trewyn Park, 2219 S. Idaho Street. Improvements inc...

City Launches Updated Peoria Cares Customer Service Portal and App

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...

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 6^th at 8:00 AM through Friday, April 7^th at 5:00 PM. 

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

City Accepting Applications for Down Payment Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation

The City is accepting applications for the Down Payment Assistance Program and the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Staff will accept applications until all funding has been distributed. Applicants to both programs must qualify under specific criteria.&...

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...

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

City of Peoria Economic Development Department Concludes RISE Program  

$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 ...