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Bridge inspection to cause lane closures

From IDOT: A routine inspection of the eastbound span of the McClugage Bridge, which carries U.S. 150 over the Illinois River, begins Monday, July 13. There will be intermittent lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for two weeks. Expect delays.

Community input sought on Levee District park

The East Peoria Community Foundation and the City of East Peoria are seeking opinions to help develop plans for a future community park. Levee Park will be located at the large triangle green space between Richland Street and Washington Street, just south...

Entries accepted for garden Bright Spot awards

Six properties are June garden "bright spots" and Bright Spot Award winners. Eligible are residents and businesses with eye-appealing gardens and/or landscaping, making it a "bright spot" of the area. For the July awards, deadline is Monday, July 13.

Housing authority wait list applications available

Online applications will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. July 1 for the East Peoria Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.

Only 500 applications will be made active and the remaining ones will be placed on the waitlist in an inac...

Car Seat Checks Aug. 5

The East Peoria Fire Department’s free car seat check event will occur from 1 until 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at the fire department’s Central Station, 201 W Washington Street. The event gives parents and child caregivers the opportun...

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to East Peoria

People who may not be able to travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorials will be able to see The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall when it comes to East Peoria in September. Donations are sought to help fund the wall's appearance.

It's time to do the 2020 Census

It's time for all East Peorians to complete the 2020 Census, and this is the first time the census can be completed online. It can also be done by mail or phone.

I-74 bridge work detour maps available

Maps are available of the detour when Interstate 74 is closed to replace the bridge deck on the Murray Baker Bridgeover the Illinois River. This will be a seven-month bridge closure so residents are encouraged to start planning alternate routes now.