Keep Peoria Beautiful was the recipient of a grant from the Illinois EPA. With the grant funds, attractive planting areas at the I-74 entrance/exit ramps along Sterling Ave. were created. Also, a variety of native plant material and ornamental grasses were installed as well as several trees in the median strips along Sterling.

Be sure to watch for the 2010 Keep Peoria Beautiful calendar, due out in mid-November. It features local school childrens’ artwork on the theme of Keeping Peoria Beautiful.