Politics in Peoria takes in city hall decisions, local and county elections, ballot measures and the policy choices that shape daily civic life. Coverage here follows the local government and the civic debates around it.
Residents raised questions on police technology, traffic signals and road work at a Panera Bread gathering in the Westlake Shopping Center.
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Do you trust your city's spending priorities to be worth your property taxes?
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Should Illinois members of Congress support penalizing American businesses that boycott Israel?
A non-binding ballot measure asks whether Illinois congressional members will back legislation protecting businesses that boycott Israel.
The Peoria City Council postponed a vote on allowing cannabis dispensaries to offer drive-thru service for two weeks.
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Do you trust your local courts to be run fairly by the judges voters choose?
Early returns show Mike Vespa with a wide lead over Circuit Judge Timothy Cusack for the open 10th Judicial Circuit seat.
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Should city governments appoint receivers to manage private buildings that consistently fail to meet safety standards?
The owner of the Peoria building faces a hearing on October 15 regarding outstanding code violations.
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Should your local government require special permits for cannabis dispensaries to offer drive-thru services?
The city looks to mandate special use approval for all new cannabis drive-thru services.
Peoria reporting spans city council votes, budget and zoning decisions, election results, ballot initiatives and statements from local officials. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a local government decision reaches past the city limits. Council meetings and budget cycles set the rhythm of coverage more than any single campaign does. Decisions on development, public safety and infrastructure are the issues that most often draw public debate here.
