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Allen Road Reopens Tomorrow!
September 1, 2010 at 4:05PM
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. This portion of Wilhelm will only be accessible to local residents and emergency crews. Wilhelm is expected to reopen in November. Please contact the Peoria County Highway Department at 697-6400 with any questions.
Intersection Closure
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 1:16PM, last updated: September 1, 2010 at 1:46PM
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
Date of work: Thursday, September 2 (or Friday, September 3)
Type of work: Sewer placement
Intersection Closure on Wilhelm Road
Posted: August 27, 2010 at 11:45AM, last updated: August 27, 2010 at 2:12PM
Weather permitting, the following intersection will be CLOSED:
Road work at: Northfield Lane & Wilhelm Road
Where: Intersection
Date of work: Tuesday, August 31 - Wednesday, August 1
Type of work: Sewer placement
Teachers' Retirement System Meeting
Posted: August 25, 2010 at 10:05AM, last updated: August 25, 2010 at 10:27AM
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. For more information, please call the Regional Office of Education at (309) 672-6906.
Assessment Process as Podcast
Posted: August 24, 2010 at 2:19PM, last updated: August 25, 2010 at 7:27AM
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: http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/peoria-county-board-video/id291796849. He also answers common questions regarding assessment procedures and determining fair market value.
iPod and iTunes users can subscribe to this and other Peoria County podcasts through the Apple iTunes store ...
Rabid Bats Found in Peoria
Posted: August 24, 2010 at 11:09AM, last updated: August 24, 2010 at 11:12AM
Elmore Road Closure
August 19, 2010 at 2:44PM
Princeville-Jubilee Road and Legion Hall Road Intersection Closure
August 19, 2010 at 2:43PM
Peoria County Contracts Disaster Coordinator
August 16, 2010 at 3:51PM
- Coordinating the permitting process to protect the health, life, and safety of Elmwood and its residents
- Coordi...
Learn How Property Is Assessed
August 2, 2010 at 2:10PM
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. Participants will learn the property tax process, assessment procedures, the appeals process, and how to file a complaint. Time will be reserved for Q & A. Call 672-6910 to register.