Peoria Community Pulse

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Tips for Speaking at Peoria City Council Meetings

Empower your voice at City Council—key guidelines to engage effectively:

Limit comments to 3 minutes, stay respectful, skip profanity
Use online requests for Council Meetings only

Get involved and make your voice heard!

Meeting Schedule | Newsroom - City of Peoria

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Peoria RTCC Team Wins National Public Safety Award

National recognition for Peoria Police Real-Time Crime Center team
Selected for 2026 Real-Time Awareness Award
Honors RTCC teams and leaders shaping public safety's future
Proud moment for Peoria's safety innovations.

Peoria RTCC Team Earns National Public Safety Award | Newsroom

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Peoria Residents: Shape Illinois Housing Blueprint with IHDA Input

Your voice counts on affordable housing – IHDA wants Peoria input for the 2027 Blueprint.

Take the survey: Online, open until July 31 (link in...

IHDA is looking for input regarding housing conditions

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IHDA is looking for input regarding housing conditions

6h ago

Bodycam Shows Peoria Heights Mayor's DUI Arrest

Bodycam video released detailing the arrest of Peoria Heights mayor on DUI charge, shedding light on transparency in local leadership.

Bodycam video shows arrest of Peoria Heights mayor on DUI charge

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Peoria's Spring Event Boom: Rides, Hunts, Festivals & More

Peoria's lineup of diverse spring events signals rising community engagement through rides, hunts, and lights.

Harley Demo Days at Walters Brothers...

Get Ready for 10th Anniversary of St Jude Summer Rides with Demo Days!

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Get Ready for 10th Anniversary of St Jude Summer Rides with Demo Days!

6h ago

Peoria Unified Special Board Meeting Video Live

Today's Peoria Unified Special Governing Board Meeting (May 5, 2026) is now on YouTube – catch school district updates from the session.

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East Bluff Robbery Suspects Nabbed: Teen Girl and Peoria Man in Custody

Closure for East Bluff residents: A 16-year-old girl and 20-year-old Matthew Chapai arrested Thursday for the April 22 armed robbery near Family...

Teenage girl, Peoria man suspected of East Bluff armed robbery in April

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Teenage girl, Peoria man suspected of East Bluff armed robbery in April

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The Vault nightlife spot eyes August downtown opening amid liquor extension push

Dual-identity venue VAULT Social House + Culture Room plans August debut at 240 SW Jefferson: private members-only daytime, public evenings
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'Dual-identity space' aims to open in Downtown Peoria by August

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'Dual-identity space' aims to open in Downtown Peoria by August

6h ago

Peoria Police Invite Residents to 'Walk & Talk' Safety Chats

Peoria police are hosting 'Walk & Talk' events to invite community discussions on safety. Join for direct conversations to build stronger neighborhoods—updated just 14 minutes ago.

Peoria police invite community to talk safety during "Walk & Talk"

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11h ago

Peoria Neighborhood House Lands $14K Grants for Youth Art and Animal Meals

Peoria’s Neighborhood House secured two grants totaling $14,000 to bolster its Youth Art Program and Critters Meals on Wheels Program, enhancing local youth creativity and animal care initiatives.

Peoria’s Neighborhood House gets grant funding for youth, animal programs

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Peoria’s Neighborhood House gets grant funding for youth, animal programs

11h ago

Peoria's bold push: Financing and free land to fix housing shortage

Record low housing across all incomes prompts action.
City Council considers $2.5M financing for Twin Towers Place repairs (fire suppression,...

Peoria City Council to mull over financing repairs to downtown ...

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Peoria Police Chief Retiring, Native Assistant Steps Up

Chief Eric Echevarria retires May 15 after ~5 years, with homicides and gun violence down from 2021 peaks.
Brad Dixon takes over: Peoria native...

Peoria's police chief retiring next month after five years in the job

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Peoria's police chief retiring next month after five years in the job

11h ago

Detweiller Playground Sale Delayed Amid Trust Concerns

North Valley residents halt proposed sale to O’Brien Steel, prompting Park District Board to approve further discussion.

Key issues:

AG review:...

In Detweiller, who trusts? Questions surround sale before it can be made official

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In Detweiller, who trusts? Questions surround sale before it can be made official

11h ago

Timeline: South Peoria Hoarder Fire Spreads, Injures Firefighter

Sunday's South Peoria blaze exposed serious safety risks:

5:15 a.m. call: Heavy fire from rear of 2½-story vacant home on 2000 block West Howett St,...

‘Dangerous hoarder conditions’ reported at South Peoria house fire

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‘Dangerous hoarder conditions’ reported at South Peoria house fire

11h ago

Peoria's Heritage Boom: Maifest and Hidden Gems Tours

Peoria's weekend spotlighted local roots with cultural events drawing crowds:

Maifest at Lindenhof celebrated German spring traditions via...

Maifest returns to Peoria, celebrating German culture and the arrival of spring

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Maifest returns to Peoria, celebrating German culture and the arrival of spring

11h ago

Peoria City Council Allows New Vape Shop, Upholds Cap

Peoria City Council declined to lower the cap on vape shops and will allow a new one to open despite concerns.

Peoria will allow new vape shop to open despite some concerns

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Peoria will allow new vape shop to open despite some concerns

11h ago

May 4 City Council Meeting Video Now Online

Yesterday's Peoria City Council meeting full proceedings available on YouTube: 2:30:03 duration, 38 views, no likes or comments yet. Stay informed on local decisions.