2009News Releases     To view news releases from the City of Peoria Public Information Office, click the headlines below. Release: Release Date: Teen TEAM Greets New Year with Free Party at Skatepark 12/22/2009 Channel 11 Debuts New Programming 12/22/2009 Loop 303 Closed Between US 60 and Happy Valley Rd 12/18/2009 Peoria City Manager Earns Positive Review 12/16/2009 Friday Trash, Recycling Move to Saturday Christmas Week 12/15/2009 Rio Vista Presents New Fitness Club for Kids 12/15/2009 City IDs Sites to Drop Off Christmas Trees for Recycling 12/15/2009 Free, Half-Day Seminar Offers Teens Personal-Finance Tips 12/15/2009 City Offices Closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 3 12/9/2009 Room Still Available in Popular Small Business Seminar 12/9/2009 City to Begin Accepting Applications for Non-profit Funds 12/9/2009 Peoria Citizen Satisfaction Survey Wrapping Up 12/4/2009 Peoria Presents Pickleball 12/4/2009 Big Savings on Beardsley Connection 12/2/2009 Recycling Program Accepts Additional Items 12/2/2009 Council Okays Second Access Road for Liberty High 12/2/2009 Traffic Pattern Changes at Peoria Municipal Campus 12/1/2009 Gingerbread Houses on Display at City Hall 12/1/2009 Rio Vista Hosts Bingo, Ice Cream Social 12/1/2009 Rec Center Holds Holiday Craft Party for Kids, Parents 11/24/2009 Oldtown Holiday Festival - Friday, Dec. 4 11/24/2009 City Plans Dec. 5 Collection for Household Hazmats 11/24/2009 Teen TEAM Dance Party Returns to Rio Vista 11/24/2009 CANCELED: Teen TEAM Plans Road Trip to Magic Mountain 11/24/2009 Office Depot Recognizes Peoria for Green Purchasing 11/24/2009 Rio Vista Offers Racquetball Lessons for Beginners 11/17/2009 Learn How to Eat Healthily over the Holidays 11/17/2009 Community Center Hosts Harvest Social for Seniors 11/17/2009 Work Off that Turkey at Rio Vista Event 11/17/2009 Sports Complex Announces 2010 Spring Training Schedule 11/16/2009 Peoria Can Help Homeowners Pay for Emergency Repairs 11/10/2009 Gingerbread Houses Due Nov. 30th for Annual Contest 11/10/2009 Financial Assistance Available To First-time Homebuyers 11/9/2009 Peoria Goes Green, Saves Green 11/9/2009 City Celebrates Happy Valley Road Completion 11/9/2009 Financial Assistance Available To First-time Homebuyers 11/6/2009 City Celebrates Happy Valley Road Completion 11/6/2009 Mayor Discusses Luke AFB on Channel 8 11/6/2009 Look for Recreation Brochure in Mail, at City Buildings 11/3/2009 Peoria CARES Event Gives Back to Community 11/3/2009 Capitol Christmas Tree Visits Peoria En Route to D.C. 11/3/2009 City Offices Closed Veterans Day 11/3/2009 Rec Center Shows Off Special-Event Capability 11/3/2009 Retailers to Occupy Two Empty 'Big Boxes' 11/2/2009 Peoria Offers Walking Events for Seniors 10/30/2009 Veterans Day Celebration Comes Early to Peoria 10/27/2009 Holocaust Survivor Tells His Story 10/27/2009 Pet-A-Palooza Music to Soothe Not-So-Savage Beasts 10/27/2009 Peoria Helps Entrepreneurs Take Businesses to 'NxLeveL' 10/27/2009 Rio Vista Hosts Presentation on Breast-Cancer Imaging 10/21/2009 Top MLB Draft Pick to Pitch in Peoria 10/21/2009 City to Hold Open House on Lake Pleasant Parkway Design 10/20/2009 Window Reopens for FY 2010 Neighborhood Grant Applications 10/20/2009 Work on Storm Drain Will Affect 91st Avenue at Union Hills 10/20/2009 Inaugural Armed Services Dodgeball Tournament 10/14/2009 Halloween Junior High Dance 10/14/2009 Peoria Seeks Exhibitors for Annual Holiday Event 10/14/2009 Free Peoria Seminar Highlights Advances in Breast Cancer 10/14/2009 Oct. 10 Household Hazmat Collection Cancelled 10/9/2009 Night Road Work Planned for Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley 10/6/2009 Red Cross to Teach Wilderness Survival at Rio Vista 10/6/2009 Free Class Focuses on Landscape Watering 10/6/2009 City Offers Kids After-School Drawing Classes 10/6/2009 Mayor to Attend Economic Forum in China 10/5/2009 Small-Business Seminar to Focus on Effective Web Sites 10/1/2009 Sports Complex Hosts Halloween Bash and Balloon Lighting 10/1/2009 Rio Vista Plans Open House for Home-, Charter-School Kids 9/30/2009 Arts Commission Has Two Grants Available 9/29/2009 Learn About Low-Water-Use Desert Landscaping 9/29/2009 Peoria Dedicates Long-Awaited Trail Enhancements 9/29/2009 Peoria Promotes From Within for Top IT Post 9/28/2009 Peoria Hires New Economic Development Services Director 9/28/2009 Peoria Responds to Claim Involving Photo Investigation 9/22/2009 Water Conservation Offers Two Free Educational Sessions 9/22/2009 Teen TEAM Checks Out World Wildlife Zoo 9/22/2009 Planning & Zoning Cancels Oct. 1 Session 9/22/2009 REC Show Features Jonas Brothers, Plus Peoria Teens 9/22/2009 City Schedules Public Meeting on Palo Verde Open Space 9/22/2009 Two Peoria Projects Earn Valley Forward Awards 9/22/2009 Registration for HOA Academy Ends Friday 9/22/2009 Learning to Speak Italian - That's Amore! 9/15/2009 View Latest 'Focus TV' on Channel 11 or Online On Demand 9/15/2009 Peoria Schedules Public Meeting on Vistancia Park Design 9/15/2009 Art Classes Will Be Big Draw on Sunday Afternoons 9/15/2009 Free Class Focuses on Herb Gardening 9/15/2009 City Extends Deadline to Sign Up for HOA Academy 9/8/2009 Rio Vista, Banner Boswell Promote Healthy Aging 9/8/2009 Peoria Recreation Schedules Sewing Workshop 9/8/2009 City Welcomes Entries for Student Constitution Contest 9/8/2009 Rio Vista Park Wins Nickelodeon Award 9/2/2009 Peoria Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Neighborhood Park 9/2/2009 Stimulus Funds Make Their Way to Peoria 9/2/2009 Native Plants Find New Home in Peoria 8/26/2009 Peoria Will Receive $1.8 million to Bolster Water Resource 8/26/2009 Classes Cover Basics of Indoor Rock Climbing 8/25/2009 Learn Benefits of Meditation at Rio Vista Workshop 8/25/2009 Registration Deadline for Youth Sports is Sept. 8 8/25/2009 Peoria Offers Free Water Conservation, Landscaping Classes 8/25/2009 Labor Day Prompts Closings, Schedule Changes 8/25/2009 City Official to Talk Sustainability at Statewide Meeting 8/25/2009 Free ID-Theft Seminar Educates to Protect 8/25/2009 Free Seminar to Focus on Living with Arthritis 8/21/2009 City Offers Kids After-School Drawing Classes 8/18/2009 City to Open WestWing Park on Aug. 29 8/11/2009 Temperatures Are Up, But City Power Bill Is Down 8/11/2009 Special-Interest Class Focuses on Guitar Upkeep 8/11/2009 Peoria Introduces Entrepreneurs to Support Network 8/5/2009 Check in the Mail for New City Recreation Brochure 8/4/2009 Special Olympics Honors City, 12-Year-Old Volunteer 8/4/2009 Grand Avenue Widening Is 6,000th Stimulus Highway Project 8/4/2009 Police Deploy Ice Cream to Celebrate National Night Out 8/3/2009 Save Money by Registering Early for Fall Youth Sports 7/29/2009 Teen TEAM Stages Junior High Dance at Rio Vista 7/29/2009 Channel 11 Adds Two Local Programs to Lineup 7/29/2009 Rio Vista Offers Fee Assistance for Peorians in Need 7/22/2009 Take a Walk on the Wild Side 7/22/2009 Sea World Trip a Whale of an Opportunity for Teens 7/22/2009 Public Works Earns 'Thumbs Up' from Professional Group 7/22/2009 Peoria Hosts All-Day Blood Drive Wednesday 7/17/2009 Rio Vista Offers Free Seminar on Dieting 7/15/2009 Rec Center Hosts Weekly Drop-in Dodgeball for Youths 7/15/2009 Free Family Workshop to Teach Kids Personal Finance 7/15/2009 City Offers Rebates for Water Conservation 7/15/2009 Peoria offers new FREE service to keep residents informed 7/15/2009 Teen STEP Out Program Extended Through July 7/15/2009 Registration Opens for AM/PM Recreation Program 7/15/2009 Prepare Your Property for Monsoon Runoff 7/13/2009 Learn About City Services at Rio Vista Event 7/8/2009 City Clerk Earns Designation 7/8/2009 Part-time Employment Opportunities in Sports 7/1/2009 Peoria Rolls Out Prescription Drug Discount Card 7/1/2009 Sewer Repairs on Northern Avenue Will Continue Through Oct 7/1/2009 City Council Moves Study Session Back to City Hall 7/1/2009 Butler Water Reclamation Facility Earns National Award 6/29/2009 Peoria Libraries Close for Holiday 6/29/2009 City of Peoria to Host 26th Annual All-American Festival 6/26/2009 More Than Just Colorful Words 6/26/2009 No Planning & Zoning Meeting July 2 6/24/2009 City Residents Can Borrow Tools from Lending Center 6/24/2009 Peoria Posts Stimulus Data on Web Site 6/24/2009 City Government to Mark Independence Day July 3 6/24/2009 X-Games Bring Small-Time Competition to Rio Vista 6/23/2009 Window Opens for FY 2010 Neighborhood Grant Applications 6/17/2009 City Web Site Offers Alternatives to Solo Commuting 6/17/2009 83rd Avenue in Peoria Closed 6/16/2009 City Clerk to End Passport Services 6/10/2009 Peoria Officials to Discuss General Plan Recommendations 6/10/2009 Summer Rookie League Begins June 21 at Sports Complex 6/10/2009 Lifestyle Enrichment Series Turns Focus to Exercise 6/10/2009 Rio Vista Offers Friday Afternoon Volleyball for Teens 6/10/2009 91st Avenue and Happy Valley Road Closure 6/8/2009 Rio Vista Screens Free Movies for Kids on Tuesdays 6/3/2009 Rec Center Offers Teen Racquetball Every Monday 6/3/2009 Summer Recreation Programs Can Fill Kids' Weekdays 6/3/2009 City, County Seek Public Input on 83rd Avenue Project 6/3/2009 City Building Earns $55,000 Energy Rebate 6/3/2009 Free Monthly Meetings Discuss Weight, Health 6/3/2009 Help Is Available for Troubled Businesses 6/2/2009 Summer Reading Programs Offer Incentives for All Ages 5/27/2009 Hunt to Host Final 'First Tuesday' Meeting 5/27/2009 Truth in Taxation Notice 5/21/2009 Peoria to Teach Sustainable Water Practices 5/20/2009 2nd 'Building Community' Session Eyes Land Preservation 5/20/2009 Peoria Shuts Offices, Alters Waste Pickup for Memorial Day 5/20/2009 Rio Vista Park Nominated for Nickelodeon Award 5/18/2009 'America's Most Wanted' Honors Peoria Police Detective 5/13/2009 Peoria Offers Summer Camps for Teens in Five Sports 5/13/2009 Skatepark to Host Competitions Three Straight Weekends 5/13/2009 Peoria Offers Options for Kids' Summer Recreation 5/8/2009 Pools Open In Time for Warmer Weather 5/8/2009 SBA to Host Workshop for Small Business in Peoria 5/8/2009 Worker's Suggestion Saves Taxpayers $50,000 5/7/2009 County Seeks Public Input on Proposed Truck Route 5/6/2009 Peoria Brings Eco-Friendly Vehicles to Park West 5/6/2009 Small-Business Workshop Shines Light on Stimulus Package 5/6/2009 Swine Flu Hotline & Information 4/30/2009 Peoria Stadium to Host High School Baseball Tournament 4/29/2009 New Hours for Peoria Passport Office 4/29/2009 Talk-Radio Personality Cancels Peoria Appearance 4/29/2009 City Offers Miniature Golf Outing for Youth 4/29/2009 Rio Vista Stages All-Ages Guitar Hero Clash 4/29/2009 Sunrise Pool Offers Mother's Day Special 4/29/2009 Public Meetings to Focus on Loop 303 Upgrades 4/29/2009 Peoria Seeks Community Conversation on Sustainability 4/24/2009 Teens Can Learn Fiscal Fitness at Rec Center 4/22/2009 Piranhas and Stingrays and Sharks -- Oh My! 4/22/2009 Hunt Hosts Free Movie Night to Mark Suntown's Progress 4/22/2009 Mayor Barrett to have head shaved at Relay for Life event 4/20/2009 Council Action Expected to Address Union Impasse 4/17/2009 City Schedules Household Hazardous Waste Collection 4/15/2009 Skin-Care Workshop Targets Teens - Male and Female 4/9/2009 Cardio Dance, Racquet Sports Among After-School Activities 4/9/2009 Council to Consider New Budget in Special Sessions 4/9/2009 Senior Adults to Greet Spring with Lunch, Entertainment 4/9/2009 Fun for Families at Fishing Fiesta 4/9/2009 Contractor Clarifies Closures for Happy Valley Road Work 4/9/2009 Police Seek Public Input During Re-Accreditation Process 4/9/2009 Event to Emphasize Neighborly Help in Tough Times 4/6/2009 Peoria Economic Development Director Steps Down 4/6/2009 View Latest 'Focus TV' on Channel 11, at PeoriaAZ.gov 4/1/2009 Adult Classes Include Belly Dancing, Slide Shows/Videos 4/1/2009 Courses Teach Tots Kindergarten Readiness, Crafts, Cooking 4/1/2009 Free Easter Event Promises Loads of Fun for Kids 3/31/2009 Small Business Owners - How's Your Health? 3/30/2009 Peoria Pioneer Days: Pancakes, a Parade and More 3/26/2009 Free Blood Pressure Screenings Offered at Rec Center 3/25/2009 Seniors Program Announces April Day Trips 3/25/2009 Recycling, Bond Videos Earn Awards for Channel 11 3/25/2009 Rio Vista Offers After-School Fitness Activities 3/25/2009 Bring the Family to Kids' Day at Spring Training 3/18/2009 Expert to Discuss Harmonizing Landscape With Wildlife 3/18/2009 No Foolin' – Adult Softball Teams Must Register by April 1 3/18/2009 Sign Up Teams for Indoor, Sand Volleyball 3/18/2009 Take In a Baseball Game Over Spring Break 3/18/2009 Peoria Youths Selected as Young Ambassadors 3/12/2009 Rio Vista Hosts Carb-Counting Seminar 3/11/2009 Help Yourself to a Lane - or a Whole Pool 3/11/2009 Peoria to Host Tree Planting, Workshop at City Hall 3/11/2009 Free Class Teaches Basics of Watering Landscapes 3/11/2009 Traffic Light Placed at Lake Pleasant Parkway, Calle Lejos 3/11/2009 Advisory Panel to Discuss Oldtown Revitalization Plan 3/11/2009 Arts Commission to Award $30,000 in Grants 3/11/2009 Teen TEAM Plans Group Outing to Spring Training Game 3/11/2009 Peoria's Festival of the Arts 3/11/2009 Corporation Commission Backs Peoria 3/5/2009 Peoria Seeks Feedback on Web Site Redesign 3/4/2009 Rio Vista to Host Basketball, Volleyball Tournaments 3/4/2009 Navy to Drop In for Spring Training Game 3/4/2009 City Swim Classes Incorporate Updated Red Cross Curriculum 3/4/2009 Peoria Offers Day Camp for Kids During Spring Break 3/4/2009 Census Employees to Appear in Neighborhoods 3/4/2009 Planners Reschedule Workshop on Sports Complex Area 3/4/2009 Teen TEAM Offers Rafting, Magic Mountain Trips 3/4/2009 Spring Training Celebrates Military, Little League 2/25/2009 Seniors Program Presents Day Trips for Lunch, Theater 2/25/2009 Water-Use Workshop Offers Advice, Discounts, Rebates 2/25/2009 Rec Center Offers Sunday Racquetball Challenges 2/25/2009 Registration for Youth Swim Lessons Begins March 3 2/25/2009 Free Course Offers Peek at City Operations 2/25/2009 Enough Water to Use, Never Enough to Waste 2/25/2009 City Makes E-Billing Available to Utility Customers 2/25/2009 Teen TEAM Plans March 5 Skatepark Tour 2/25/2009 CANCELED: Public Meeting on Sports Complex Design Plan 2/24/2009 Sports Complex Offers Spring Training Discounts 2/18/2009 Peoria Rolls Out New Historic Designation Program 2/13/2009 Fun Day Trips Are For the Young At Heart 2/11/2009 Oldtown Peoria Revitalization Plan 2/11/2009 91st & Northern Intersection Restricted 2/6/2009 Intersection Work Forces New Restrictions on Thunderbird 2/4/2009 Stadium Shop Open for Business 2/4/2009 Chess Grandmaster Presides at Peoria Tournament 2/4/2009 Peoria Can Help Pay for Emergency Home Repair 2/4/2009 Fans Can Observe Spring Training Practices Starting Feb. 1 2/4/2009 Valentine Party, Tai Chi, Fun Walk on Tap for Seniors 2/4/2009 City to Hold Public Meetings for Arts Master Plan Project 2/4/2009 Peoria's Bond Rating Upgraded 1/30/2009 Space Still Available at Business Workshop 1/29/2009 Water Conservation, Landscaping Classes on Tap for Spring 1/28/2009 Fan Fest, Charity Game Mark Start of Spring Training 1/28/2009 Register Teams Now for Spring Adult Basketball 1/28/2009 Racquetball Players Wanted 1/22/2009 Peoria's Celebration of Artists Exhibit 1/22/2009 Peoria Introduces Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Little League 1/21/2009 Council OKs Issuance of $68.4 million in Construction Bonds 1/21/2009 Council Approves Contracts for Municipal Court Expansion 1/21/2009 Oldtown Peoria Revitalization Panel to Discuss Plan Update 1/15/2009 Community Center to Offer Class on Digital Cameras 1/14/2009 Brand Your Business - Small Biz Seminar Can Help 1/14/2009 Peoria Sports Complex Hires Marketing Supervisor 1/14/2009 Teen TEAM Fills Open Afternoon with Movie Matinee 1/7/2009 Peoria Announces Special Waste Collections for January 1/7/2009 Box Office Opens for Spring Training Tickets 1/7/2009 Seniors to Feast on China at New Year's Party 1/7/2009 Community Center Offers Seniors Tai Chi, Wii Bowling 1/7/2009 Rec Center Offers Wall Climbing, Jump Roping 1/7/2009