City of Peoria Illinois - Government

There are 241 traffic signals in the city of Peoria. Did you know that for every traffic signal there is a traffic signal cabinet somewhere nearby that houses the control equipment for the intersection?

Peoria Public Works maintains all cabinets in the city so you can safely get where you need to go.

Join members of the Joint Commission on Racial Justice & Equity on September 17 for a forum at Alpha Park Library. For more information on the forum and this commission, visit https://bit.ly/49Uo0fZ

On the last weekend of August, droves of people – including more than 5,000 on Saturday, alone – braved the heat and came out to Peoria Irish Fest.

For three days, the riverfront was filled with Irish music, culture, traditions, activities, entertainment!

📷 by Peoria Irish Fest

Happy Birthday to Molly!🐾🎂

This week in City Hall, we have Peoria Urban Forestry Advisory Board, Fire and Police Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on three consecutive days.

Check the calendar on our home page to keep up with all meetings and events! peoriagov.org

Reminder: City offices are closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day! Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.

Trudy Schaffner, Director of Substance Use Services at Jolt Harm Reduction, received a Mayoral Proclamation to acknowledge August 31 as International Overdose Day. The day is intended "to honor those who have lost their lives to overdose, to support those affected by substance use disorders, and to work towards eliminating the stigma associated with substance use and recovery,"

Joshua Bierman and Semaj Wright became the 10th PeoriaCorps cohort to graduate from the program on Friday. The pair worked, learned, grew, and completed more than 1,550 hours of service on green infrastructure projects throughout the city over the past six months! Serve Illinois Commission

Learn more about the PeoriaCorps program here: https://bit.ly/40v1Mgf

Earlier in the week we had the honor of hosting Chief Craig Harper of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma at a City Council meeting. Chief Harper was in town to dedicate the new duck decoy cases at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The cases were made by master craftsmen from the Peoria Tribe and commissioned by the Museum for the Center for the American Decoys. We enjoyed the time we spent with Chief Harper and look forward to continuing this friendship as we learn more from each other.

Please help the Partnership for a Healthy Community by weighing in on their survey for the Community Health Needs Assessment. Results help area providers better address our community health needs.

We value your feedback! please take a few minutes to inform us about health concerns in your community. tell us what is important to you!
Survey (English): https://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvajRBO2ZXfi00C
Survey (Spanish): https://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TBbH9sJ1xM9O9o

What’s happening in Peoria this weekend?

🌽 The Mousetrap at Corn Stock Theatre (8/30-8/31)
🍺 Peoria Park District's Parks on Tap at Sommer Park-North (8/30)
🍉 Peoria Riverfront Market (8/31)
🏞️ Peoria Park District's Yoga in the Park at Lower Bradley Park (8/31)
🍃 Peoria Grown's Market 309 (9/1)
📌 More!

You are going to LOVE Peoria's newest mural! Make sure you save the date for the unveiling on September 10 at 9:30 am. We will hold a program from OSF HealthCare/Great Harvest Bakery Company, 124 SW Adams. Details about the event and speakers here https://peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=996

Thanks to the The City Of Peoria staff, Mayor Ali, and the Peoria City Council for approving our newest mural, "Live Greater." Now it's time to get to know the talent behind the art--Alex Carmona.

Alex Carmona is a master relief printmaker specializing in woodcuts, reduction woodcuts, and wood carvings/engravings.

His works are revered for their detail, craftsmanship, and scale. In his short career as an artist, he has gained tremendous notoriety by creating woodcuts and marketing material for some of the biggest names in the music and automotive industry.

Alex is an ambassador for Speedball, one of the largest and most respected names in the world of art and printmaking. He is also an ambassador for Tormek, a Sweden-based company with a leading brand in the sharpening of edge tools. His handmade prints and wood carvings are displayed all over the world. Alex's automotive artwork was among the first to ever be publicly displayed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Global Auto Salon, a worldwide automotive festival.

Alex served his country for ten years before he made the transition to full-time artist. His brand continued to grow within the automotive industry by traveling the world and selling his woodcuts and original prints. His growing influence and distinctive style has attracted the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA), Fender Musical Instrument Corporation, The Miles Davis Estate, Tormek, among many other large-scale corporations. Alex is a proud Colorado native, and now resides in Peoria, Illinois, where he continues to create and expand his printmaking abilities.

Chester “Chet” Tomczyk Appointed as City Treasurer

The city of Peoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Chester “Chet” Tomczyk as the Peoria City Treasurer, effective August 28, 2024. This decision follows the resignation of Treasurer Stephen Morris who stepped down due to professional and personal obligations. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Tomczyk to the position at tonight’s council meeting.

Tomczyk is a respected leader within the community, known for his twenty-year tenure as the President and Chief Executive Officer of WTVP-TV and Central Illinois Public Media. During his time at the station, Tomczyk oversaw all media operations, including finance, fundraising, operations, and community relations. He also led the station through the change from analog to digital broadcasting, which also transitioned to high-definition and online programming. He has volunteered with Illinois Public Broadcasting Council, Pediatric Resource Center, Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation, and served as a commissioner for the City’s Human Resource Commission.

“Chet Tomczyk brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of leadership to this vital role,” said Mayor Rita Ali. “With his track record in our community, we are thrilled he applied for the position. I am confident that his expertise will ensure our city’s responsible fiscal practices.”

In his new role, Tomczyk will be responsible for the administration and management of the collection, verification, recording, and depositing, of all taxes, fines, and fees due to the city.

The City Council and the community-at-large extend their gratitude to Stephen Morris for his service and contributions to the city during his tenure. The consolidated election for City Treasurer will be held April 1, 2025.

Treasurer Tomczyk was joined by his wife, Connie, and their son, Kevin.

Last week, the Community Development department picked up litter and debris in the neighborhood near Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

Community Development hosts bi-weekly community cleanups to help make Peoria a safer and healthier place to live, and they're always looking for volunteers to join them.
If you want to get involved, call the Community Development Department at 309-494-8600.

More than 2,300 people came down to the Peoria riverfront to celebrate Indian culture, cuisine, entertainment, arts, crafts, and more for Peoria Park District's India Fest on August 17!

Chester “Chet” Tomczyk Appointed as City Treasurer
Replacement required due to the resignation of Stephen Morris

August 27, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) The city of Peoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Chester “Chet” Tomczyk as the Peoria City Treasurer, effective August 28, 2024. This decision follows the resignation of Treasurer Stephen Morris who stepped down due to professional and personal obligations. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Tomczyk to the position at tonight’s council meeting.

https://bit.ly/3Z1IxMD

Our regularly scheduled meeting is tonight at 6 p.m.

On the agenda:
📌 Proclamation
📌 Appointment to City Treasurer’s Office
📌 Mural Approval
📌 Approval of an Amendment to the Landfill 2 Agreement

Agenda and live stream here: https://bit.ly/4esorAJ

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.

HEAT WARNING! Remember that City Hall, Peoria Fire Stations, and the Police Department Lobby are cooling stations in extreme heat. For any information on cooling stations, please call 2-1-1 or refer to their website https://bit.ly/3kmiYhw

On the agenda for Tuesday's City Council Meeting: a vote to approve a new mural on the Niagara Parking Deck.

It has previously been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Arts Advisory Commission and this is the final step in the process. To view the full agenda, visit peoriagov.org.

This week in City Hall, we have our regularly scheduled City Council meeting, our virtual “One Stop Shop” meeting, and two Board/Commission meetings.

Keep up with all meetings and events by checking the calendar on our home page: peoriagov.org

On Aug. 10, more than 3,000 people spent their day at the Peoria Civic Center to participate in the 10th annual Ignite Peoria.

People of all ages had the opportunity to appreciate and interact with some of the best makers, musicians, artists, innovators, dancers, and actors that Peoria areas has to offer!

📷 by Jeffery Noble, courtesy of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois

What’s happening in Peoria this weekend?

☘️ Peoria Irish Fest (8/23-8/25)
🐞 Peoria Park District's Singing Insects at Forest Park Nature Center (8/23)
🍉 Peoria Riverfront Market (8/24)
⚾ Peoria Chiefs Street Fair (8/24)
🍃 Peoria Grown's Market 309 at Trewyn Park Pavilion (8/25)
📌 More!

The Peoria Chiefs, Illinois Department of Transportation and City of Peoria Illinois - Government invite you to the pregame Street Fair on August 24th from 3-7pm! The Street Fair includes so many activities right infront of Dozer Park!
Make sure to stick around after to watch the Peoria Orange Barrels take on the Beloit Sky Carp with a 7:05pm first pitch AND postgame fireworks!
🎟 https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets

It’s important for you to get where you need to be, and we want you to know when your transportation plans could be affected by road closures due to special events happening in the city.

You can find dates, details and maps for upcoming road closures due to special events on the Road Closures or Lanes Closures Due to Special Events page on our website: https://bit.ly/3VlI196

This week’s 🦋Peoria Pollinator Watch🐞 features a black-spotted yellow beetle on a purple coneflower. We’ll continue to see pollinators visit green infrastructure-providing native plants throughout the city until November.

📷 by Green Infrastructure Coordinator Darren Graves.

Reminder: You can send feedback and compliments to city staff through Peoria Cares.

Once your issue has been addressed, call, get on the Peoria Cares App, or use our website to tell us about your Peoria Cares experience! https://bit.ly/3yDWeXz

This week in City Hall, we have our virtual One Stop Shop Meeting on Monday, and five other Board and Commission meetings throughout the week.

You can check the calendar on our home page at peoriagov.org to keep up with all upcoming events!

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