Peoria council advances security rules for large apartment buildings
The Peoria City Council took an initial step toward requiring guards, cameras and on-site managers at large apartment complexes. The proposal is not final.
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Peoria-Pekin gas holds near $4.34; diesel stays above $5.27
The Peoria-Pekin metro’s regular-gas average was $4.335 and diesel was $5.279 on August 1, with both nearly flat from the prior day.
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Eligible Peoria groups must train before 2027 CDBG applications
Peoria organizations can apply for 2027 CDBG public-service funding, but eligible groups must attend training before the August 20 deadline.
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Peoria sewage warning after rain triggers CSO into Illinois River: what to do
Peoria’s archived CSO sewage warning posted July 11 after rain: avoid full-body contact and don’t swallow river water downstream from Detweiller Marina.
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Snow Operations, Road Work, and County Updates Lead Peoria’s Friday Brief
Peoria, IL — February 6, 2026 — Snow crews stay active, key road construction resumes, and county officials share updates as Peoria heads into the weekend.
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Peoria Police Investigate Two-Vehicle Crash at Fayette & Monroe
Peoria, IL — February 5, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash at Fayette and Monroe sent a police officer and another driver to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Peoria Police Officer and Driver Hospitalized After Collision at Fayette and Monroe
Peoria, IL — February 3, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash at Fayette and Monroe sent a police officer and another driver to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Peoria, IL Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
8:19 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Peoria, IL: 9°F (Clear) · Feels like -1°F · Humidity 85% · Wind 6 mph
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Peoria, IL — January 30, 2026 — Local News Update
Peoria, IL — January 30, 2026 — Recent developments in Peoria include a significant drop in shootings and homicides in 2025, and a new partnership between the Peoria Public Libr…
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Peoria Sees Decrease in Shootings and Homicides in 2025
Peoria, IL — January 30, 2026 — The Peoria Police Department reports an 18% drop in shootings and a 45% decrease in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024.
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Peoria City Council Approves Halfway House for Former Prisoners
Peoria, IL — January 29, 2026 — The Peoria City Council has approved a rezoning plan to establish a halfway house for former prisoners on SW Adams Street, aiming to provide job …