The 12/21/2020 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled.
Chamber Holiday Events
The Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce begins its holiday festival season starting Saturday, Dec. 5 with “Santa in the Heights” and continuing the following weekend with the longstanding tradition of “Chocolate in the Heights.”
Peoria Heights to administer new business relief program
Village Hall Closed To Public
For the safety and protection of our residents and staff, Village Hall will close to the public on Friday, November 20th to help fight the spread of COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Village business will continue during this closure, and Peoria Heights staff will still be working throughout the pandemic. We encourage you to reach out to us with problems and questions by phone or email.
Administration
Licenses & permits, general inquires
309-686-2385 Ext 3
administration@peoriaheights.org
Waterworks
Water utility, public works
309-686-2375 Ext 1
Water payments may be left in our silver drop box in the parking lot, online at our website at www.peoriaheights.org, or by mail.
We’re proud to serve the community of Peoria Heights, and we appreciate your cooperation.
Final Leaf Collection Dates
Leaf Collection Reminder!
The remaining leaf collection dates are as follows:
Nov 13/14
Nov 27/28
Dec 11/12
Happy Fall Everyone!
Forest Park Dr will be closed for maintenance
Forest Park Dr. will be closed for maintenance on Friday, November 13th from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Peoria Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will meet 11/16/20
The Peoria Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 4901 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, Illinois.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following requests:
1. Variance application by Jeffrey Metz and Cynthia Metz seeking a front yard setback variance to permit construction of a new front porch on the property located at 1337 East Samuel Avenue, Peoria Heights, Illinois, 61616 (PIN No. 14-22-401-026), which property is currently zoned R-3 (Multiple Family Residential District).
Additional documents and information are available at the Village Administrator's Office in Village Hall and/or by calling 686-2385.
Applications being accepted for Fire Chief
The Village of Peoria Heights, Illinois is currently accepting applications for a paid Fire Chief.
Applications may be picked up and/or submitted with a resume at Village Hall, 4901 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications.
For more information on this position and a job description follow the link below
Peoria Heights adds to its Sculpture Walk
The Sculpture Walk in Peoria Heights has received an unanticipated gift with several carved limestone pieces that now dress up Prospect Avenue through the Village’s downtown, as well as the Kellar Branch recreation trail.
Heights signs off on new police contract
The Peoria Heights Village Board has unanimously approved a three-year contract with its police union.
The 12 officers in Peoria Heights Police Benevolent Association Unit 76 will receive a 3 percent annual increase over the life of the contract, basically a cost-of-living adjustment, said Village Administrator and Police Chief Dustin Sutton.
“This is a good contract for both parties,” said Sutton. “It is something that we can afford.”
The Village also updated its longevity pay structure, which rewards veteran officers. “We’ve been very lucky to retain the officers we have for many years during my administration,” said Sutton. “I think this is a good gesture ... to show them our appreciation.”
Otherwise, benefits remained much the same.
The union had unanimously ratified the contract prior to the Village Board vote.
Both sides had agreed to postpone negotiations during the early stages of the pandemic.
“I just want to applaud the mayor, the Board of Trustees, the Police Benevolent just for having the foresight to delay this after first quarter and review it to see where we were financially. I think that
was a really professional move,” said Sutton.
“I know I speak for the entire police department when I say thank you for your continued support,” he added. “You should be very proud of the men and women of this police department, because they represent us very well.”