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Traffic patience encouraged after Red White & Boom

The BOOM is back! Unity Point Health Methodist Red White & Boom is Monday, July 4 on the East Peoria and Peoria riverfronts. The fireworks show is at 9:30 p.m. Afterward there will be traffic slowdowns. Patience and humor are encouraged. Additional Info...
Leave the sparklers at home

Those attending the UnityPoint Health Red White & Boom celebration in RiverFront Park should let the professionals handle the fireworks and leave the sparklers at home. Sparklers and any type of fireworks will be prohibited in RiverFront Park on July 4.
City Hall observing holiday schedule

East Peoria City Hall will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day, and there will be no garbage or recycling collection. That will run one day late the rest of the week, ending Saturday, July 9. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
Traffic Pattern Change at Pinecrest and I-74

From IDOT: The traffic pattern at the Pinecrest Drive/Interstate 74 work zone in East Peoria has changed. Motorists traveling north on Pinecrest are now being directed to use the new pavement in the right lane. Southbound traffic is not affected. Read on...
Free Car Seat Checks July 6

The East Peoria Fire Department will conduct free car seat checks from 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at the Central Fire Station, 201 W Washington Street. Make sure your child's car seat is installed properly. Additional Info...
Enter the Bright Spot Awards contest

Four residents and one business are current "bright spots" of the city, awarded the Paul Peterson Bright Spot Award for the month of June. Entry deadline for the next round of awards is Sunday, July 10. Enter using our online form. Additional Info...
Bridge replacement closing part of College Drive

If you drive through the Illinois Central College campus as a student or for a shortcut, take note: Replacement of the pedestrian bridge over College Drive is underway, and parts of College Drive are closed to traffic through July 4. Read on...
Main Street lane closed through mid-July

From IDOT: Northbound Main Street (Illinois 29/U.S. 24) near Ravine Street is reduced to one lane through mid-July to address drainage issues. Motorists can expect delays.
Reading your water bill, step by step

Your East Peoria water-sewer bill tells much more than the payment amount. Go to the link to watch a short video about reading the bill and learning how much water is being used in your household. Watch Video...