Peoria County: e-County Online Services
County Store
Peoria County Government now has an online store for internet users, county residents and county employees to purchase merchandise displaying the Peoria County seal. Shoppers can select from a variety of merchandise including trinkets such as coffee mugs and magnets; practical items such as aprons, clocks and totes; and clothing for all seasons. All sale items offer the choice of a color or black & white County seal; a large or smaller image.
Local Peoria County residents can show off their county pride when sporting recreational clothing such as sweatshirts and tracksuits, and Peoria County merchandise makes wonderfully unique gifts for family and friends. The County Store is the only place shoppers can purchase items with an authentic Peoria County seal. Check out the store today for all your gift buying needs!
E-Payments
You can conduct and pay for a variety of County Services via the Internet:
Court Fees - You can pay your court fines through the office of Circuit Clerk Robert Spears and the State of Illinois E-Pay system. The system accepts MasterCard, American Express and Discover; a convenience fee for processing is added by the vendor.
Tax Payments - You can pay your real estate taxes through the office of Treasurer Edward "Tripp" O'Connor and the Official Payments Corp. E-Pay system. The system is online only during the yearly collection cycle; it accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. A convenience fee for processing is added by the vendor.
Traffic Fines - You can pay your traffic ticket (no appearance only) through the office of Circuit Clerk Robert Spears and the State of Illinois E-Pay system. The system accepts MasterCard, American Express and Discover; a convenience fee for processing is added by the vendor.
Vital Records (Birth, Death, and Marriage) - You can pay for your viltal records request though the office of County Clerk R. Steve Sonnemaker and the State of Illinois E-Pay system. The system accepts MasterCard, American Express and Discover; a convenience fee for processing is added by the vendor. Expedited request and delivery is available via the VitalChek Express Service.
E-Subscriptions
E-Subscriptions allow you to get County news and information delivered to you automatically via e-mail. You can subscribe and unsubscribe as you choose and your email address is used only for the communications you choose. The County will never use your email address for unsolicited communications or provide it to third parties. The County currently has two e-Subscriptions available:
County Newsletter - A collection of Peoria County Government news, events and information provided via the County's Director of Strategic Communications, Jennifer Zinkel. You may subscribe by sending an email to peoriacountynews-subscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org. When you subscribe, no subject or body text is needed for the email and you’ll get a confirmation email to confirm your subscription request. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time by sending a blank e-mail to PeoriaCountyNews-unsubscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org.
County Board Meeting Agenda - The monthly County Board Meeting agenda lists the discussion items planned for the upcoming meeting; the E-Agenda is delivered as soon as it's finalized by County staff and the County Clerk's Office. You may subscribe by sending an email to PeoriaCountyBoardAgenda-subscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org. When you subscribe, no subject or body text is needed for the email and you’ll get a confirmation email to confirm your subscription request. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time by sending a blank e-mail to PeoriaCountyBoardAgenda-unsubscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org.
Press Releases - Peoria County Government helps the public stay informed of current news, upcoming events, service updates, and other important information via press releases. To receive Peoria County press releases, send an email to: press-subscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org; no subject or body text is required in the email. Approximately 5-8 press releases are sent out monthly. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time by sending a blank e-mail to press-unsubscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org.
Tax Information and Updates - County Treasurer Tripp O'Connor and Senior Deputy Treasurer Nicole Demetreas offer notice of upcoming tax collection installment due dates and other tax related information. To receive Peoria County Tax Information updates, send an email to: taxinfo-subscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org; no subject or body text is required in the email. Approximately 4-5 updates are sent yearly. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time by sending a blank e-mail to taxinfo-unsubscribe@listserv.peoriacounty.org.
Be sure to add peoriacounty.org to your spam detector permit lists to ensure you get your E-Subscriptions. We will be adding additional e-subscriptions as the year progresses.
Meeting Archives
The most recent County Board Agendas, Minutes and recorded audio and/or video from each meeting are available for download compliments of Peoria County Clerk Steve Sonnemaker in the Peoria County Board Online Meeting Archive and the general County Information Library. A trial for live audio broadcasts is expected for the second quarter of 2007.
Public Information
Peoria County has a wide selection of web-based information services for the general public:
County Career Opportunities - All County employment opportunities are listed as they become available by the County's Human Resources Department.
The Code of Peoria County (searchable) - Provided by County Clerk Steve Sonnemaker, this fully searchable online version of the ordinance adopting and enacting "The Code of Peoria County" is hosted online via the Municipal Code Corporation.
Felony Warrants - Peoria County Sheriff Michael D. McCoy provides this subset of the Peoria County felony information database as a service to the public; all warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. Do not attempt to make an arrest based on this warrant information; only peace officers can arrest a person for an outstanding warrant of arrest. If you have information which may lead to the arrest of individuals named in these warrants, please call Dispatch at (309) 672-6011 and leave a message 24 hours a day, or submit information in writing to: Warrants, 301 N. Maxwell Road Peoria, IL 61604
Grand Jury Indictments - Peoria County State's Attorney Kevin W. Lyons provides this list of current and historical Grand Jury Indictments.
Information Library - The County's general online document library archive contains pdfs, presentations and other materials of interest to the public.
Most Wanted - Peoria County State's Attorney Kevin W. Lyons provides this list of Most Wanted Criminals. The individuals pictured are wanted by the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office. If you see any of these fugitives, DO NOT attempt to apprehend them yourself. If you have any information on their whereabouts, contact an Investigator at the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office (309) 672-6900 or contact your local law enforcement agency.
Property Tax Information- Provided by collaboration between the Peoria County Offices and departments involved in the tax cycle, this online property and tax information database is public information and is furnished as a public service.
Peoria GIS Online - A product of the partnership between local governing bodies: The City of Peoria, Peoria County, the Greater Peoria Sanitary District and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, the PeoriaGIS mapping site provides web-based GIS services to its members and the general public. The software, systems and Internet hosting services used in providing this online mapping facility are supplied as a courtesy of your Peoria County Government.
Vinelink Illinois (Victim Notification Service) - Your Peoria County State's Attorney Kevin W. Lyons and Peoria County Sheriff Michael D. McCoy lend their support, systems and services to the National Victim Notification Network™. VINE allows crime victims in Illinois and across the country to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day - over the telephone, through the Internet, or by e-mail. Victims and other concerned citizens can call to inquire about the current status of an inmate and can register to be notified immediately upon a change in the inmate's status, such as a release, escape, or court appearance.
Business to Business Information Services
Peoria County has a selection of private e-services available to business entities and our partners in local government and law enforcement:
Bids , Requests for Proposals and doing business with the County
Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) System
Civil Papers
Criminal Case Data for Arresting Agencies
Custom Data Reporting and Transfer
Deed Recorder System
Open Traffic Tickets for Arresting Agencies
Property Data Transfer for Government Agencies
More information regarding these services are available from the respective Department or Office representatives.
