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Third person announces plans to run for Peoria mayor
Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb is running for mayor. Grayeb, who represents the 2nd District and is the longest-tenured Peoria city councilmember, announced his mayoral campaign in a Facebook post Tuesday morning, saying: "Our future can be bright. But change must happen!" "Peoria has a great future, but we have some clouds that...
$1 million new park ‘inclusive for all,’ replaces splintering Glen Oak playground
PEORIA (25News Now) - After decades of the iconic tricentennial playground at Glen Oak Park, a new one will take its place. Glen Oak Park, located at 2218 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria, has been serving people in the community for decades. It is known for its iconic wooden tricentennial playground.
Dozens of veterans in Central Illinois rode across town for the “Vets 4 Vets Coalition”
BARTONVILLE (25News Now) - Many veterans gathered in Bartonville for a motorcycle and bike ride throughout Peoria County for the Vets 4 Vets Coalition fundraiser. This event is dedicated to helping local veterans in need by raising funds going toward those who served and local veteran charities. The ride kicked...
Peoria County EMA Director Selected as National Project Public Health Reviewer
The Peoria City/County Health Department is proud to announce that Jason Marks, Peoria County’s Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness, has been selected by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to serve as a national Project Public Health Ready Reviewer and a Team Lead in 2024.
Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria
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-body contact with the Illinois River in the...
Kansas Celebrating 50 Years At The Peoria Civic Center November 8th!
95-5, G-L-O Classic Rock Fans, ready to celebrate 50 years with Classic Rock Icons KANSAS? The “Another Fork In The Road” 50th Anniversary Tour is set to Rock on Friday November 8th at the Peoria Civic Center!. Tickets on sale NOW! Grab yours at www.peoriaciviccenter.com. KANSAS has been...
Peoria Public Schools transportation department fully staffed, still seeking more drivers
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Schools kids may find shorter wait times for the bus thanks to a full staff of drivers. In 2024, PPS has 85 drivers plus trainees for what transportation employees are saying is the first time in a long time. They will drive buses for 76 routes.
2025 CDBG Public Services Application Available August 5 – August 30
The city of Peoria is accepting applications from not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies for 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding from Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 30. The city of Peoria receives CDBG funding each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
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