Peoria County Chronicle Archives

Baker Bridge closing for months of work

— April 1, 2020

Of the countless Open signs that the coronavirus has turned to Closed, there’s one that can’t be pinned on the pandemic. On March 29, Peoria’s most traversed bridge closed, on…

Meals on Wheels scrambles to serve senior clients
— March 31, 2020

Social distancing has shortened the amount of time that Meals on Wheels drivers are spending with their senior clients in Peoria and Tazewell counties, but the service is continuing…
Peoria County Board holding special weekend meeting by teleconference
— March 20, 2020

Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew A. Rand has called a special meeting of the Peoria County Board for Sunday, March 22, at 1 p.m. As the Centers for Disease Control recommends gatherings…
Peoria County news briefs
— March 18, 2020

PEORIA DIOCESE Catholic schools closed, Mass obligations suspended The Catholic Diocese of Peoria canceled schools this week, while at the same time suspending the obligation to participate…
Peoria diocesan schools closed beginning Monday, Mass obligations suspended
— March 13, 2020

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is canceling school beginning Monday, March 16, and also suspending the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass. Citing an “abundance of caution”…

Central Illinois news briefs
— March 25, 2020

REGION Cemetery closes offices temporarily After consulting with the Springdale Cemetery Board Chair Linda Daley, the cemetery management decided to close Springdale Cemetery’s Office…
Peoria makes disaster declaration, closes city buildings to public
— March 18, 2020

The city of Peoria issued a disaster declaration on Wednesday, March 18. This ensures that the city can carry out the needs of municipal government should the need immediately arise…
Peoria closes health department building, limits services during coronavirus
— March 16, 2020

Peoria City/County Health Department is providing emergency response and community guidance during the COVID-19 event. But the building at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, will be closed…