by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Sharon McBride, cornerstone of our community
Sharon McBride helped create the iconic West Peoria Fourth of July parade, Boy Scout Troop 11 and so much more; the former CityLink administrator was West Peoria
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: City of WP has programs to help improve our properties
Existing property improvement programs will be undergoing updates and enhancements; a new program will help small businesses; and CityLink Passenger Appreciation Day is April 15
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Practice parade on deck; WPFD funding on ballot
The community’s spirit of renewal echoes, bursting forth in building projects, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and a palpable quickening of the communal pulse as we ponder questions on the upcoming ballot
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Holiday buzz about City Hall, and sound of silence
The city will be ushering in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with solar technology, additional meeting room capacity, and well-planned space for the office staff. The proposals include a relocation of the Memorial Wall from its current location at Franciscan Park to the proposed civic plaza.
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: A look back on 2023 with an eye on 2024 and City Hall
Demolition of the former Busey Bank building began on Nov. 20 after the City Council approved an agreement with PCM+ Design Architects on Nov. 14 for formal planning on the proposed building.
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Rocky Glen is our very own little Starved Rock
Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Police Chief Eric Echevarria will speak at TRIAD event this month; ride CityLink, visit Cat; Trunk and Treat at City Hall
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
Carle Health affiliate Trillium Place offers comprehensive youth-based inpatient behavioral health care; plus WPFD Family Day and Golf Classic set for September
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: City Hall moving into the bank building
The building, previously occupied by Busey Bank, is currently displaying a banner announcing the transition. City officials are currently in the planning phase of renovating the building to create a modern and accessible facility for conducting city business.