News

Allen Road Reopens Tomorrow!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:05:55 +0100

Allen Road, between Alta Road and Hickory Grove Road, will be reopened to traffic tomorrow afternoon, September 2, 2010. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for new traffic signals at the intersection of Allen and Wilhelm Roads. With the opening of Allen Road, however, comes the closing of a portion of Wilhelm Road. Wilhelm Road, from Allen Road to Northfield Lane, will be closed for Phase 2 of the construction project. ...

Intersection Closure

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:46:26 +0100

Due to weather, the following intersection closure has been postponed until tomorrow, September 2. If weather does not permit for this project to occur tomorrow, it will be Friday, September 3:

Road work at: Northfield Lane & Wilhelm Road

Where: Intersection ...

Board of Health Policy Committee Meeting Planned

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:40:07 +0100

There will be a Peoria City/County Board of Health Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:15 pm in the Board Room of the Peoria City/County Health Department located at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, Illinois.

Media inquiries regarding this meeting can be addressed by calling Diana Scott at 679-6603.

Health Department Encourages Americans to Get Ready in September

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:03:17 +0100

Seventh annual National Preparedness Month helps Americans take steps toward becoming prepared.

The Peoria City/County Health Department is proud to be participating in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. ...

Intersection Closure on Wilhelm Road

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:12:57 +0100

Weather permitting, the following intersection will be CLOSED:

Road work at: Northfield Lane & Wilhelm Road

Where:              Intersection

Date of work: Tuesday, August 31 ...

FREE Prostate Screening Events

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:44:01 +0100

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Peoria – On September 10, to promote Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Peoria City/County Health Department and Methodist Wellmobile will host the first of several FREE prostate screening events for Peoria County residents. ...

Teachers' Retirement System Meeting

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:27:17 +0100

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education has partnered with Dunlap School District 323 and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to host a meeting about TRS benefits on Wednesday, September 29, beginning at 4:30pm at Dunlap High School-Towne Center. The informational meeting will explain the benefits of TRS and the retirement process. Members of TRS who have questions about their benefits are also encouraged to attend. ...

Assessment Process as Podcast

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:27:52 +0100

Citizens and interested persons can now participate in a property assessment workshop in the comfort of their own home by downloading a podcast of last week's free public workshop. Peoria County's Supervisor of Assessments Dave Ryan explains how property is assessed, the assessment appeals process, and how to file a complaint with the County's Board of Review in this two-hour informational video: On August 30, the Peoria County Highway Department will begin construction of a new bridge on Elmore Road. During bridge construction the road will be closed. The road closure is expected to last through August 2011. The bridge is located two miles north of Route 78 and one mile south of Route 150 on Elmore Road. ...

Princeville-Jubilee Road and Legion Hall Road Intersection Closure

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:43:32 +0100

On August 30, the Peoria County Highway Department will begin construction at the intersection of Princeville-Jubilee Road and Legion Hall Road. Weather permitting, the road will be closed beginning September 7 for road reconstruction. The closure is expected to last through November 2010. A detour route will be posted. ...

Milestone Reached for Peoria County Community Health Improvement Plan

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:29:01 +0100

Public Health System Partners Identify Strategic Issues

Peoria County - The Steering Committee for the Peoria County Community Health Improvement Strategic Planning Initiative recently completed a twelve-month community health needs assessment. ...

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:55:16 +0100

A positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus has been confirmed within Peoria County. “The positive mosquito pool was collected in the city of Peoria this week,” said Wil Hayes, Director of Environmental Health for the Peoria City/County Health Department. ...

Peoria County Contracts Disaster Coordinator

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:51:49 +0100

Effective immediately, Peoria County has contracted with John Hamann to serve as the County's Disaster Coordinator for a period of six months. As a result of the extensive damage caused by the June 5, 2010, tornado that touched down in Elmwood, the Peoria County Board approved the creation of a temporary Disaster Coordinator. ...

Peoria Health Department Alerts Businesses to Restaurant Inspection Scam

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:39:06 +0100

The Peoria City/County Health Department is warning area businesses to be on their guard concerning false claims of restaurant inspections to potentially gain access to personal information.

The warning comes following several recent phone calls to food establishments telling them that the Health Department was updating computer systems and needed personal information or a restaurant inspection would follow. ...

Learn How Property Is Assessed

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:10:38 +0100

Peoria County's Supervisor of Assessments Office is offering two free public workshops on the property assessment process: Wednesday, August 18 or Wednesday, September 1 in Room 402 of the County Courthouse, 324 Main St. Each class is 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Property owners interested in learning how their property is assessed or how to appeal their property assessment are encouraged to attend one of the free workshops. ...