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Pavement patching work to begin Dec. 4 in the Twin Towers parking garage

Beginning on Monday, December 4, concrete pavement patching work will begin in the Twin Towers underground parking garage, 419 Fulton Street. This pavement patching work will start on Parking Level 1 (P1) at the corner of Madison Avenue and Fulton Street....

City of Peoria to Host Open House Events to Promote Community Solar Program

The city of Peoria is partnering with Ampion Renewable Energy to provide an opportunity to income-eligible community members to sign up for a cost-saving community solar program. Interested individuals can attend one of two open houses scheduled for Novem...

Lane restrictions to go into effect on Orange Prairie Road at Ancient Oak Drive

Beginning at 7 am on Thursday, November 16, lane restrictions will go into effect on N Orange Prairie Road at W Ancient Oak Drive. These closures are necessary for sidewalk reconstruction work and are expected to last one month, weather permitting.

Restric...

Yard waste collection ends Friday, December 8

There are a few more weeks of yard waste collection for 2023. The week ending Friday, December 8, will be the final chance to have yard waste picked up curbside until March 2024.

Yard waste materials include grass clippings, leaves, tree limbs, and brush. ...

Racial Justice and Equity Forum To Be Held November 28

From Peoria County Government 

Racial Justice and Equity Forum To Be Held November 28

The public is invited to attend a Community Forum at Neighborhood House at 5:30 p.m.

Peoria County – The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Ju...

City of Peoria Biennial Budget Information

Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book.  This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, personnel expenses, department...

City of Peoria Introduces Online Digital Budget Book

October 13, 2023 (PEORIA, IL) Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book.  This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, ...

City of Peoria Hosts Two Free, Family-Friendly Halloween Events

The City is hosting two free, family-friendly trick-or-treat events in October: Trash-or-Treat and City Hall-O-Ween. 

Trash-Or-Treat: Saturday, October 21 | 9 AM – 11 AMJoin Community Development staff for a neighborhood litter ...

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...

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 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...

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 ...