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Council members unanimously voted to increase City Manager Patrick Urich’s base salary by $6,412, or three percent of his current salary. That pay raise also included a lump sum longevity bonus of $5,000.
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The city of Peoria wants Illinois lawmakers to tighten the rules for several felony offenses under the state's cash bail reforms.
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Last summer, the city awarded $1.5 million in violence prevention grants to six initiatives, and the 2024 budget includes another $700,000 for additional efforts to deter violent crime.
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In his latest monthly interview with WCBU, Peoria city manager Patrick Urich discusses additions to the newly approved $324 million budget, and new ownership’s plans for the Pere Marquette and Courtyard by Marriott hotels.
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Peoria's proposed $321.8 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year has revenues decreasing 6.2%, while expenses are going up 5.4%. City Manager Patrick Urich provides additional details on the initial budget proposal.
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In his latest monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich explains why he feels a $100,000 outside study on the viability of the city buying out the water company is money well spent.
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The City of Peoria is looking to revise its 125 year old franchise agreement with Illinois American Water Company. The agreement allows the city to…