Construction is now underway for a $16 million parking deck for Methodist Medical Center. The deck, bordered by Hamilton, Main and Glen Oak, is part of the $350 million campus replacement plan announced earlier. The six-level 270,000-square-foot structure will have a capacity of 600 cars and will feature a covered skywalk that will connect the new [...]
Archive of entries posted on September 2008
Neighborhood Meetings about Proposed Lynnhurst Ornamental Street Lighting Project
Councilman Jim Montelongo will be hosting two neighborhood meetings to discuss the proposed Lynnhurst Subdivision Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement Project.
The meetings will be held at the Gym of the Charter Oak School at 5221 W. Timberedge Dr. on Thursday, October 2nd and Friday, October 3rd beginning at 5:30 p.m. both nights.
Those interested in the proposed [...]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME ONLINE SURVEY
In response to concerns about severe heat and humidity in August, the National Night Out Against Crime (NNO) event in Peoria was celebrated on September 15th this year. Thirty neighborhood associations and four neighborhood watch groups participated this year.
Although it was a successful event, there was some citizen concern that the September date may have [...]
Road Work info from the City of Peoria
The Patching work has been completed on North University St. between Glen Avenue and Northmoor Road. A leveling binder will be installed on Friday, September 26th. Manholes will be adjusted on Monday, September 29th. Asphalt paving will start on Tuesday, September 30th, which should be completed by the end of the week. Traffic will be [...]
Well Water Test Kits Available in Chillicothe
Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard. Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria and viruses from backed up septic systems and other sources. All wells that have been exposed to flood waters need to be tested prior to use to help ensure [...]
Candidates Nights in Peoria on Sept. 29th and Oct. 5th
Two upcoming candidates nights:
Monday Sept 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Ward AME Chapel at 511 Richard Allen Drive, sponsored by the NAACP and will feature the candidates for the 18th District Congressional representative to Congress.
Monday October 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the Ward AME Chapel at 511 Richard Allen Drive, sponsored by the NAACP [...]
New Neighborhood Watch Group Kicks Off!
The newest Neighborhood Watch Group is hosting a Neighborhood Watch Kick off to celebrate at the 700 block of East Seneca Place. The Kick Off is from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. TONIGHT, September 25th.
Return to Hogwarts on September 27th @ Glen Oak Park
The Peoria Park District will be celebrating Year 6 of the magical world of Harry Potter. Return to Hogwarts will be held on Saturday, September 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre. The cost is $4.00 per person.
This event will be bigger and better than last year. [...]
TRI-CENTENNIAL PLAYGROUND CLOSING FOR MAINTENANCE
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Peoria Park District’s Tri-centennial Playground in Glen Oak Park will be closed for routine maintenance September 29 – October 10. The playground is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, October 11.
ANNUAL NATIONAL CITY WORKDAY BENEFITS PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Approximately twenty National City Bank employees will abandon their calculators for other tools such as rakes and paintbrushes on Wednesday, September 24 to assist the Peoria Park District staff in various projects. This marks the fifth consecutive year that National City Bank, dedicated to supporting the local community, will close all branches except the [...]