West Peoria News

The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Guests for the evening will be members of the SWAT Team from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Middlemas will give an up-date on any criminal activity in the community. The West Peoria...
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The Community of West Peoria, Boy Scout Troop & Pack #11 and the West Peoria Lions Club extend an invitation to join the annual 4th of July Parade and flag raising celebration. This special day brings with it a feeling of community togetherness and heartfelt patriotism that truly touches the spirit. We proudly coordinate...
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Results show that West Peoria’s 2010 census 77 percent of households have participated via mail. The Census now continues door-to-door to seek out those who haven’t yet responded. Please participate. If the occupant isn’t at home when a census worker knocks on the door, that resident will find a...
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Remember Americans who have served our country on Memorial Day weekend with the Annual West Peoria Memorial Day celebration beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the West Peoria War Veterans memorial on Saturday, May 29th. The memorial is at the corner of Heading and Sterling in Franciscan Park and is hosted by the township. Real Estate...
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Waste Management continues to be the trash service provider for West Peoria. The City of West Peoria has not changed its trash service provider. Every resident must sign up for this service and then be billed by Waste Management. Landscape waste pickup begins the first Friday in April, April 2nd at your curb. Spring...
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The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Lt. Hartwig will continue his talk on self defense – don’t miss it. A Neighborhood Watch word of caution: Beware of door-to-door solicitors. Keep your outer doors locked – when you answer the door it’s more difficult for...
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Gene Pratt from City Hall provided this updated list of significant events in our community during 2009: 4th of July Parade – Clonmel Marching Band (Banna Chluain Meala) and The West Peoria 4th of July Parade is always a very special event. In 2009 the parade became an international super-event.The award winning Clonmel Marching Band...
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On what had been the coldest night of this winter thus far, I heard the friendly sounds of the Cub Scouts touring West Peoria in their float singing carols and being escorted by our fire department. Thanks to all the scouts, parents, leaders and WPFD for continuing this tradition even in the extreme...
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The West Peoria Residents’ Association will have their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation Center. Santa will arrive at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by the “9 to Five” vocal group, sing-along with the Mayor, Flynn’s Irish Dancers and refreshments will be a great way to start...
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A word of caution: One recent evening I saw two deer running across Sterling Ave about 9:30 p.m. at night. Just be aware that vehicles aren’t alone in using the streets. On Tuesday, October 13th Mayor Dillon conducted a dedication ceremony at the “New Welcome to West Peoria” Wall. The construction of the wall was...
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