Month: May 2015

Western Avenue Mural dedication May 20th at TT’s Barbecue (436 S Western Ave)

Western Avenue Mural to be dedicated to South Side residents Community comes together to celebrate mural and reveal dedicatory plaque   Peoria, Ill. – Wednesday, May 20th, the community will celebrate the completion of the Western Ave Mural, painted by artist R. Rashad Reed with assistance from Brenda Gentry. The event will take place at … Continue reading Western Avenue Mural dedication May 20th at TT’s Barbecue (436 S Western Ave)

National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17 – 23

National Dog Bite Prevention Week Peoria - Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) is raising awareness of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17 - 23. Dog Bite Prevention Week is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association. This recognition week brings attention to the more than four million people bitten or attacked by dogs … Continue reading National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17 – 23

Sheriff’s Office Follows Suit for Safety for Craigslist sales and exchange

Peoria - Peoria County Sheriff Michael D. McCoy agrees with the Peoria Police Department that police stations may prove a safer location for the public to conduct Craigslist sales and exchanges. Therefore, persons wishing to utilize the parking lot or lobby of the Peoria County Sheriff's Office for such transactions may do so at 301 … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Follows Suit for Safety for Craigslist sales and exchange

Traffic signals located at intersection of W. Lincoln and S. Blaine will be removed May 13th

Department of Public Works On Wednesday, May 13th, the traffic signals located at the intersection of W. Lincoln Avenue and S. Blaine Street will be removed at the request of the Illinois Department of Transportation. S. Blaine Street will be controlled with stop signs. There will be lane restrictions in place from 7:00 a.m. – … Continue reading Traffic signals located at intersection of W. Lincoln and S. Blaine will be removed May 13th