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In her latest wide-ranging monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Ali discusses the police department's efforts to cut down on murder and violent crime, and its involvement in the Navin Jones case.
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Developer withdraws from plan to offer affordable housing units at Peoria's Prairie Vista ApartmentsA California-based non-profit developer is dropping its plan to purchase the Prairie Vista Apartments in north Peoria and convert a majority of the units into affordable housing.
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A corporation seeking to purchase the Prairie Vista Apartments on Peoria’s north side is seeking multifamily housing revenue bonds to fund the sale, but several neighborhood residents are concerned about how affordable housing will impact the area.
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Phoenix Community Development Services on Monday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Madison Apartments II at 210 NE Madison Ave., drawing a large crowd of supporters, community leaders and elected officials.
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The new Peoria assistant city manager started the job on Jan. 31. She will oversee the economic development, information technology, and emergency communications departments in the city.
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The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has its hands full with short-term rental applications, and that’s putting it lightly.
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Since Kent Tomblin left in 2016, four men have served as Peoria Fire Chief – none of them for longer than two years. City Manager Patrick Urich discusses his intent to fill the vacancy with someone who plans on an extended stay.
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Kimberly Richardson has been chosen as Peoria’s next assistant city manager. Monday will be her first day on the job.
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Mayor Rita Ali says recent enforcement details show a commitment to addressing the city's violence problem, and she believes in using advanced technology as a crime reduction tool.
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In a letter to the city council, the Peoria Area ACLU called for regulation of the Automated License Plate Readers being purchased from Flock Safety for use in high crime “hot spots.”