FREEZING TEMPS ARE BACK!

HOW TO AVOID FROZEN PIPES

As the weather turns colder, the Village of Peoria Heights would like to remind you of the importance of preparing for the cold weather. Please remember these tips as you are preparing and protecting your pipes this winter:

Prior to this winter:

  • Become familiar with the areas of your home such as basements and crawl spaces. Also be aware that unheated rooms and outside walls are particularly vulnerable to freezing.

  • Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines by insulating walls, fixing broken windows, closing off crawl spaces, and eliminating drafts near doors.

  • Locate your main water shut-off valve. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately.

  • Protect your pipes and water meter by wrapping exposed pipes with insulation or an electrical pipe heater. Newspaper and fabric may be used as well.

  • If your pipes freeze:

  • Shut off the water immediately. Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off. Freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints.

  • Apply heat to the frozen pipe by warming the air around it, or by applying heat directly to the pipe. Use a hair dryer, space heater, or hot water. Be sure not to leave space heaters unattended and avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

  • Turn the water back on slowly once the pipes have thawed, and check for cracks and leaks.

    4901 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616 P 309-686-2375 | F 309-686-2387 PeoriaHeights.org

Boil Order in effect for the 1000-1200 blocks of Hines Ave and 4111 E Prospect Rd

A boil order is in effect for residents in the 1000-1200 blocks of Hines Ave and 4111 E Prospect Rd due to a water main break. Temporary disruptions in water service may occur while the water main is being repaired. Please consult the Boil Order Guidelines PDF for best practices to use during a boil order. Residents will be notified when the boil order has been lifted.

 

Neighboring areas may experience discolored water. There are no health or safety hazards with this condition. Do not do laundry while water is discolored to avoid any staining. Flushing water lines will help to clear out the discolored water.

 

If you have any questions, please call 309-686-2375.

Boil order pdf

Kringle Market returns to the Heights

The second annual Kris Kringle Market in Peoria Heights will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, at Tower Park.

Santa Claus will make his traditional visit to the Heights the evening of Friday, Dec. 2, his and Mrs. Claus’ appearance highlighted by the lighting of the Tower Park Christmas tree. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., with some 25

vendors selling holiday-themed, handmade gifts and crafts, food and drink. There also will be live music from the Peoria Barber Shop Chorus.

The event returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 with about a dozen vendors from the night before and a new and different slate of another dozen selling their unique wares. Hot chocolate, decorative mugs, t-shirts, lighted necklaces and more will be available at the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce hut. Live music will again be provided, this time by James Herr Acoustic. A Grill ‘Em All food truck will be on site, with beverages, both holiday-themed and otherwise, served up by Clink Bar.

Meanwhile, Santa will do a reading for the kids in attendance, and the latter also will be able to write a letter to St. Nick expressing their holiday wishes, with that jolly old elf himself promising to correspond with them in kind. A large Christmas sleigh also will be on the premises for photo opportunities.

What’s different this year, said event co-organizer Barb Milaccio, is that it’s a two-day event rather than one. Meanwhile, another three Christmas huts have been built and purchased just for this event as the Chamber continues to add to its collection, with significant expansion plans for the future.

“It’s going to be awesome,” promised Milaccio. “This is my season.”

Not to be outdone, the annual Holiday in the Heights events will be held the same Saturday, Dec. 3, with Santa making his way throughout the village, so feel free to explore the Village beyond Tower Park. The shops and restaurants will be open, decorated to the hilt, and beckoning visitors who are in a festive mood.

Finally the annual Chocolate in the Heights will be on Saturday, Dec. 10, with participating shops and restaurants offering unique cocoa treats as visitors stroll from place to place.

Don’t miss Christmas in the Heights!

FREEZING TEMPS ARE BACK!

HOW TO AVOID FROZEN PIPES

As the weather turns colder, the Village of Peoria Heights would like to remind you of the importance of preparing for the cold weather. Please remember these tips as you are preparing and protecting your pipes this winter:

Prior to this winter:

  • Become familiar with the areas of your home such as basements and crawl spaces. Also be aware that unheated rooms and outside walls are particularly vulnerable to freezing.

  • Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines by insulating walls, fixing broken windows, closing off crawl spaces, and eliminating drafts near doors.

  • Locate your main water shut-off valve. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately.

  • Protect your pipes and water meter by wrapping exposed pipes with insulation or an electrical pipe heater. Newspaper and fabric may be used as well.

  • If your pipes freeze:

  • Shut off the water immediately. Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off. Freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints.

  • Apply heat to the frozen pipe by warming the air around it, or by applying heat directly to the pipe. Use a hair dryer, space heater, or hot water. Be sure not to leave space heaters unattended and avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

  • Turn the water back on slowly once the pipes have thawed, and check for cracks and leaks.

    4901 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616 P 309-686-2375 | F 309-686-2387 PeoriaHeights.org