Hydrant flushing program will begin on Monday, October 10

The Peoria Heights semi-annual hydrant flushing program will begin on Monday, October 10, 2022 and continue through Friday, October 14, 2022 weather and schedule permitting. Hydrant flushing will occur on these days from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Use of water for laundry purposes is not advisable during flushing due to the possibility of discoloration. Iron remover detergent is available upon request. This condition does NOT pose any health hazard. For additional information, please call the Water Office at (309) 686-2375.

 

DATE & LOCATION

Monday, October 10
North of Seiberling, west of Prospect

Tuesday, October 11
East of Prospect from Glen to Voss including Grandview

Wednesday, October 12
Galena area below the bluff

Thursday, October 13
West of Prospect from Hines to Toledo

Friday, October 14
South of Hines, west of Prospect

Taste of the Heights is back and better than ever!

The Taste of the Heights is back after a two-year hiatus, with the gates opening at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Brought to central Illinois by the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature 11 local eateries with no end of favorite dishes and drinks. The Taste was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Prospect Avenue, which will be closed to through-traffic between Glen and Marietta, was jam-packed for the 2019 version of the Taste in one of the most well- attended local events in memory.

Each food-and-drink booth will accept Taste Tokens only as a method of payment. Those can be purchased on site or in advance at multiple locations around Peoria Heights, among them Ipava State Bank, Exhibit A Gallery, State Farm – Jake Davenport, Hearth, W.E. Sullivan’s Irish Pub, Generations Candle, Heights Wealth Management, Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, Slow Hand BBQ, Springfield Clinic, Emack & Bolio’s, Michele’s Floral Events, and I Know You Like a Book. Tokens cost $1 each and can only be purchased with cash.

Music will be provided from the balcony of Ipava State Bank by Random Strangers from 5 to 7 p.m. and by Harvest Sons from 7 to 9 p.m.

The list of participating restaurants and their menus are as follows:

  • Publik House -- Mac & cheese, $4

  • Jim’s Bistro -- Beef stroganoff, $5

  • Hearth -- Lamb meatballs, $4; chicken gumbo, $5; crispy chicken leg, $3; flourless chocolate torte dessert, $3

  • Sullivan’s Irish Pub – Corn beef slider, $4; Irish mac & Jameson pork belly, $4

  • Edge – Old school burger, $4; Rigatoni Bolognese, $4

  • Slow Hand BBQ – Kona slider, $5; Austin slider, $5; triple onion dip and BBQ chips, $3; walking banana pudding dessert, $3

  • Joe’s Italian – Mozzarella caprese skewer, $2; red pepper/spinach ravioli, $5; tiramisu strawberry on espresso ice cream dessert, $4

  • Oliver’s – Bone in wings, $5; nacho supreme, $5; pizza slice, $3; Cinnadough dessert, $2

  • Yenni’s Palarte – Popsicle, $4; street corn, $5; agua fresca, $5; boozy ice

    cream dessert, $5; nachos, $5

  • Alwan’s – Cheeseburger, $4; butterfly pork chop, $5; hot dog, $2

  • Popcorn Works – Popcorn, three assorted flavors, $3

The Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce thanks its Taste sponsors. They include the Village of Peoria Heights, OSF HealthCare, Gallery Homes Real Estate, Oliver’s in the Heights, Emack & Bolio, Hickory Point Bank, Leaves ‘n Beans, KDB Group and Academy of Screenprinting and Awards.

This promises to be a great evening. Hope to see you in Peoria Heights!

Police Department testing for new recruits

The Peoria Heights Police Department will be testing for new recruits on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Peoria Heights Grade School located at 500 E. Glen Avenue in Peoria Heights. Check-in and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The physical agility test will be conducted at approximately 9:00 a.m. followed by the written exam.

The Peoria Heights Police Department is also accepting lateral transfer applications. Applicants that qualify for lateral transfer do not have to complete the testing process on the test date. Applications can be dropped off at the Peoria Heights Police Department. A copy of your driver’s license and certifications must be attached to your application.

Applications can be picked up between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday - Friday at the Peoria Heights Police Department, 1311 E. Sciota, Peoria Heights, Illinois. APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED BACK IN TO THE PHPD NO LATER THAN FRIDAY OCTOBER 14th.  A medical waiver is to be turned in at the time of registration on the day of the test.  If you have any questions, please call 309-686-2370.

Greenway path to be closed, detour provided

A significant portion of the Rock Island Greenway through Peoria Heights and part of Peoria will be closed beginning the week of Labor Day, with a detour to be provided for trail users likely through the end of November.

Illinois American Water Co. is installing a new underground water line to connect its service area in Peoria to Pioneer Parkway, with the Heights in between. The Village has its own municipal water company.

The work was to begin and be completed last winter, but for various reasons was delayed.

As it is, the water main work by Walker Excavating is scheduled to begin on Sept. 12. The plan is to start at the north end of the project and work south. Construction north of Glen is expected be

completed by the end of October, to the south of Glen by November. Again, a detour will be in place through at least Thanksgiving.

Illinois American will be restoring the path to its previous condition once the pipe work is completed.

“The recreational path is very important to us in the Village, but this is necessary work,” said Peoria Heights Mayor Michael Phelan. “We’ll be glad to have it behind us.”

No Parking for Sealcoating 09/07/22

Sealcoating is a process that protects and prolongs the life expectancy of asphalt pavement. Weather permitting, the Peoria Heights 2022 Sealcoating Program will begin September 7.

All vehicles at the following addresses will need to be moved from the street during the sealcoating process:

 

3700-4200 N Illinois Ave

3700-3900 N Faber Ave

3700-4100 N Atlantic Ave

3700-3900 N Vincent Ave

3800-3900 N St Joseph Ct

1100-1200 E Hazard Ave

700-1200 E Cox Ave

700-1200 E Division Ave

Bark in the Park - Saturday, 10/01/22

Join the Peoria Humane Society for the 26th annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Tower Park in Peoria Heights. Animal lovers of all ages will be gathering with their dogs at this year’s Bark in the Park to help animals in our community, with the proceeds supporting the PHS’s prevention of animal cruelty, rehabilitation of sick and injured shelter animals, promotion of pets for adoption, pet therapy visits, humane education, training for volunteers, and spay/neuter assistance for dogs and cats.

Bark in the Park will begin at 10:00 am at Tower Park and activities will continue until 1 pm with the parade starting at 12. Event fun includes a Marvelous Mutt Show, dog Olympics, paw printing, food vendors, pet related exhibitors, raffle baskets, and more! Dogs are invited to participate in this year’s Marvelous Mutt Show, with prizes to be awarded in the following categories; Fastest Tail Wagger, Best Costume, Longest Ears, Dog/Owner Look-A-Like, Best Trick, and Bad Hair Day.

Bark in the Park t-shirts will be given with each pre-order of $25 and event day ordersof $30. For more event information visit www.peoriahs.org.

The Peoria Humane Society is a non-profit organization supported entirely by the contributionsof its members and donors who share a concern and respect for animals – help the PHS raise money for animals in the Peoria area by participating in Bark in the Park 2022.

For more information contact:
Peoria Humane Society
(309) 682-9015
kyanko@peoriahs.org

Zoning Board of Appeals to meet 09-07-2022

The Peoria Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 4901 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, Illinois.

The purpose of the meeMng is to consider the following request:

Special Use and Site Plan Approval application filed by Beck Oil Company of Illinois seeking approval of a special use and site plan for development of a gas station with a convenience store and car wash located at the southwest corner of East War Memorial Drive and North Central Avenue, Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616, which property is currently zoned B-2 (General Retail Business District) and which (PIN) numbers and addresses:

14-27-302-004 828 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-005 900 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-006 N/A

14-27-302-007 908 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-008 910 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-009 914 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-010 918 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-011 922 East War Memorial Drive

14-27-302-016 829 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-017 901 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-018 909 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-019 911 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-020 913 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-021 915 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-024 3609 North Central Avenue

14-27-302-025 925 East Paris Avenue

14-27-302-027 917 East Paris Avenue

Additional documents and information are available at the Village Administrator's Office in Village Hall and/or by calling 686-2385.