Free Carnival
Posted by Brad on Jul 14, 2009
The members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Princeton, Minnesota are hosting a FREE
SUMMER CARNIVAL
for the children in our community!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
The Children’s Home
2130 N. Knoxville Ave.
(on the back lawn)
We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to join us for the
games, prizes and fun! For more information or to RSVP now,
please contact Linda Keown at 309.687.7289 or lkeown@chail.org.
(All children must be appropriately supervised by an adult.)
Draft Comprehensive Plan
Posted by Brad on Jun 7, 2009
PEORIA, IL—The draft Comprehensive Plan for the City of Peoria, Illinois has been completed and is available to the public. This document has been developed over the past eighteen months with extensive public outreach and input, data collection, and analysis.
The draft plan is now available for public review and comment. Unlike the development phase of the Comprehensive Plan, where the public was asked to provide generalized input; the request now is to provide direct input on the plan document.
When providing input, please be as specific as possible, as to the location and subject of your comments.
We are requesting that the public suggest additions, revisions, deletions, clarifications, corrections, and any other change that they feel merits consideration. Please also include any comments on the format or layout of the document.
The public comment period will start on June 1, 2009 and run through June 29, 2009. During this period, comments can be provided using various methods:
• Attend one of the City Planning Commission meetings:
? 1:30 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 400, Peoria, IL
? 1:30 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Lakeview Museum, 1125 W Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL
? 1:30 PM on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Fire Station 20, 2020 W Wilhelm Road, Peoria, IL
• Provide comments via email to planning@ci.peoria.il.us with the subject line as “Comprehensive Plan”
• Provide comments in writing to City Planning Department, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 402, Peoria, IL 61602, Attn: Comprehensive Plan
• Provide comments via fax to 309 494 8680, Attn: Comprehensive Plan
All comments received will be reviewed by City staff and a final draft Comprehensive Plan will be taken to the City Planning Commission for approval and recommendation to the City Council.
The City Council will have final approval on the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Further opportunity for comment will be provided during the City Council phase of the approval process. The draft Comprehensive Plan is available for viewing or download at the following websites:
http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/comprehensive-plan or http://www.planpeoria.com
Printed copies are available for review at the Department of Planning & Growth Management, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 402, or at the following Public Library locations: Main Library, 107 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61602; Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614; McClure Branch, 315 W. McClure Avenue, Peoria, IL 61604, and Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln Avenue, Peoria, IL 61605.
[end press release]
-The Comprehensive Plan is important because it is used as a guide for the city to follow for the next 20 years. Please try to attend a meeting to give your input.
Re: Rental Registration
Posted by Brad on Feb 20, 2009
From Paul Wilkinson, Vice President of the Neighborhood Alliance:
Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc. Seminar
Posted by Brad on Feb 4, 2009
Make Your Move A Guide to Home Ownership
CIDMCE
Robert Morris College February 21st & 28th 9:00am~12:00pm
211 Fulton Street March 21st & 28th 9:00am~12:00pm
One Technology Plaza April 18th & 25th 9:00am~12:00pm
$35 per person and $50 per couple. Course consists of two consecutive
classes. For class registration and class schedule call
1-888-671-2227
? You want to buy a house where do you begin?
? How is your credit payment history?
? Getting pre-qualified or credit approved
? What types of loans are available
? Shopping for a home
? The loan is approved—Let’s Close!
? You are a homeowner, now what?
? Watch out for predators!
Tree Limb Update
Posted by Brad on Jan 6, 2009
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, City crews will begin removing storm debris while working two 12 hour shifts. Crews will continue working the Wednesday trash collection route, which is 2/3 complete, along with the Tuesday trash collection route. Both areas are expected to take several days to complete. Citizens are reminded that crews will work residential areas during the overnight hours and will need access to debris. If possible, please avoid parking vehicles near any material that needs to be removed.
CitiLink Operational Analysis Meetings
Posted by Brad on Nov 25, 2008
For Immediate News Release
November 25, 2008
Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (CityLink)
Comprehensive
Operational Analysis Community Meetings
CityLink, Connetics Transportation Group and Innis Consulting Firm will host comprehensive operational analysis community meetings in strategic locations for passengers and people of vested interest. The public is invited to attend and provide their input regarding: CityLink’s bus routes, schedules and service.
This is the opportunity of the public to voice issues, concerns, suggestions, and needs. This feedback will provide CityLink with information to improve the productivity and cost- effectiveness of the bus system, providing better and more efficient service for passengers.
Four (4) community meetings will be held the following dates, times and locations:*
* Tuesday, December 2, 2008, ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University,
Peoria, 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
* Wednesday, December 3, 2008, CityLink Downtown Transit Center, 407 SW Adams,
Peoria, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
* Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Bradley University Student Center, 915 N. Elmwood Ave, Peoria, 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
* Thursday, December 4, 2008, East Peoria City Hall, 100 S. Main,
East Peoria, 3 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
For hearing impaired TDD: Call 711
If an interpreter is needed, please call at least two (2) days before the meeting.
For bus schedule and fare information to the meetings, please contact:
CityLink at 676-4040
For more information regarding this press release
Contact: Alice Nobles Arn, phone 679-8138 or e-mail aarn@ridecitylink.org
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Posted by Brad on Nov 14, 2008
Chief Kent Tomblin and our ESDA Division have been notified by FEMA that Peoria County has been declared a federal disaster which makes individual assistance programs available for those that qualify. There is a deadline of December 2, 2008, and we do not know if the deadline will be extended. Everyone who had damage can apply, but there is no guarantee that they will receive funding.
Special thanks to Chief Tomblin and his staff for working to make sure that Peoria was included in the consideration for disaster relief.
City and County ESDA along with individuals from our Public Works Department, met with FEMA today to discuss the disaster assistance. Over 55 households received damages and our ESDA department is working to see which individuals will be covered.
The only way to apply for individual assistance is for people to call FEMA or apply online. The website address is www.fema.gov. The phone number is 1/800-621-3362.
FEMA is going around to the areas in Peoria where ESDA has received reports of damage. FEMA is making door to door contacts to the 55 addresses provided by ESDA.
Please share this information with constituents who may contact you about water damage they received as a result of the storms in our area this summer. Please also let them know that all FEMA inspectors will have photo identification, and residents should ask to see this identification before sharing personal information.
CENSUS JOBS
Posted by Brad on Nov 4, 2008
NEWS RELEASE
Date: November 4, 2008
Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554
Subject: CENSUS JOBS
In preparation for the 2010 Census, the United States Census will begin testing sessions for temporary part-time and full-time census takers and clerk/recruiter positions.
The testing sessions will take place in the City of Peoria Planning Department, Twin Towers Office Building, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 402. The testing will be done at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The dates of testing are November 12, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 26. Seating is limited and will be done on a first come, first tested basis.
Please bring two forms of identification, such as a picture ID, social security card, or birth certificate. For additional testing sites and dates, you can call the Census Bureau at 1-800-470-8896 or 1-888-722-8995. You can also visit the Census Bureau website at www.census.gov/rochi/www/2010jobs.html.
Petition for a Water Truck at Fire Station 11
Posted by Brad on Nov 4, 2008
CITY OF PEORIA LOGO
Posted by Brad on Oct 8, 2008
NEWS RELEASE
Date: October 8, 2008
Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554
Subject: CITY OF PEORIA LOGO
After months of research, focus groups and committee meetings, the City is asking for your input on a potential logo, designed by Converse Marketing for the City of Peoria . Log on to www.logopeoria.com and review eight logo choices. When you have decided on your favorite, simply click on it. Then choose two more in the same fashion. After selecting three, you will be asked to submit your choices.
A number of logos were presented to the City’s marketing committee for discussion before the final selections were made to City Council Members. Public input is an integral part of the selection process and we encourage everyone to vote.
The voting deadline is October 31, 2008. Please limit your vote to one per person.
