News Flash

City accepting bids on residential lots

Seven city-owned residential lots are being sold by a sealed bidding process. Each lot is vacant, unoccupied and open for public inspection. All bids must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office before 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

EP Police now wear body cameras

East Peoria Police officers are now wearing body cameras in the field. All department members are equipped with a VieVu body camera. The camera will be activated when an officer is responding to a call for service or engaged in law enforcement activities.

Beautification Commission Flower Sale May 4

Get your spring flowers and vegetable plants at the East Peoria Beautification Commission's Flower Sale, taking place from 9 a.m. until noon (earlier if sold out) Saturday, May 4 at the Festival Building, 2200 E Washington St.

Volunteer for Clean Sweep

Help keep the city looking nice by volunteering for East Peoria's Clean Sweep, an event in which community and youth groups, as well as individuals, pick up trash along the main streets. Click "Read On" for details and to use the online volunteer form.

Electronics Recycling Event April 27

Here is the chance to dispose of unwanted electronic items in an environmentally friendly way. The Tazewell County Health Department will have an electronic recycling event at the Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington St. from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, ...

Cleanup Week is in the Fall

Effective with the Spring 2018 budget discussions the Spring Cleanup Week has been terminated until further notice.

Scott's Law: Move Over, Slow Down

When you see flashing lights of a police car or fire truck at the side of the road, be sure you observe Scott's Law. Check out the video for details.

Open burning allowed April 1-30

Open burning of yard waste will be allowed in East Peoria April 1 through 30. Residents may burn only dry leaves and other landscape waste. Only dry material should be burned to produce as little smoke as possible.

Burning may occur only during daylight ho...

Farmer's Market Vendors Sought

Vendors are sought for the eighth annual East Peoria Farmer's Market, which will be held weekly on Fridays at a new time, 4 until 7 p.m. June 7 through Sept. 27 and this year allowing food trucks and carts.

Deadline approaching to order recycling toters

July will be here before we know it, and that is when residents who recycle must have the new 96-gallon blue lid recycling toter. This replaces the small bins and must be in use by July 1, 2019. Order by May 31 to ensure delivery by the July 1 deadline.

Repurposing the Small Red or Blue Recycling Bins

Once residents have ordered and received their new 96-gallon blue lid wheeled recycling toter, they have options for what to do with their old small red or blue recycling bins.

Community Programs

Get involved, meet new people, and have fun by taking part in some of our many community programs.