Village Hall will be open to the public beginning Wednesday, January 20th due to moving to Tier 1 mitigations.
Boil order issued for Ellen Ct.
A boil order is in effect for residents on Ellen Ct (4600-4800 blocks of Ellen Ct) due to a water main break. Temporary disruptions in water service may occur while the water main is being repaired. Please consult the Boil Order Guidelines PDF for best practices to use during a boil order. Residents will be notified when the boil order has been lifted.
Neighboring areas may experience discolored water. There are no health or safety hazards with this condition. Do not do laundry while water is discolored to avoid any staining. Flushing water lines will help to clear out the discolored water.
If you have any questions, please call 309-686-2375.
Village Hall Holiday Hours
Village Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Village names new water superintendent, completes business relief disbursements
Chris Chandler, a longtime Public Works employee, has been named the Village’s water superintendent, effective immediately.
He succeeds Dave Marfell, who has taken a job in the private sector.
Mayor Michael Phelan had high praise for both, noting Marfell’s long tenure with the Village starting in 1996 as a 20-year-old police dispatcher, an exit for a time, then his return in 2010 to the present. “Meticulous, hardworking, and devoted to his duties” were the words Phelan used to describe him.
“It’s been quite a journey,” said Marfell, who had kind words for those with whom he worked, specifically
Village Administrator Dustin Sutton. “Yeah, I’ll miss this place.”
Meanwhile, a door closes for one and opens for another, said Phelan.
“I go to bed every night not worrying about the streets or the water,” he said. “I know the crews are out there taking care of business.”
The Village now is accepting applications to fill Chandler’s previous job as a laborer in Public Works.
In other news, the Village has wrapped up its business relief program, through which it distributed nearly $155,000 to 36 local operations.
The program was made possible through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Business owners could receive one-time grants of up to $5,000 for reimbursement of mortgage, lease and utility expenses that many have struggled to pay during this pandemic.
That partnership came on the heels of a strictly local relief effort last May, both aimed at helping local moms and pops survive 2020’s COVID-related shutdowns to play another day. Many were grateful for the assistance.
Indeed, the $5,000 received by Hearth restaurant was “easily worth an entire week of revenue,” when once upon a time, that would have been a decent night’s receipts, owner Hugh Higgins said in an email of thanks to the Village Board. As a result, “come hell or high water, Hearth will survive this pandemic.
“I count my lucky stars that I landed in the Heights.”
Objector’s Petition filed
Objector’s Petition filed
Boil Order Lifted
The Boil Order issued for Faber Ave. has been lifted.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Thank you
Employment Opportunity - Public Works Laborer
The Village of Peoria Heights is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time laborer position in the Public Works Department.
Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent as well as a valid Illinois driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL class B license and an Illinois Class C water license within the time required. The candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and medical physical with a drug/alcohol prescreen.
Candidates interested in this position have until Friday, January 22, 2021 to turn in a completed employment application, which can be downloaded here.
Applications can be emailed to: water@peoriaheights.org
Dropped off at Village Hall
Or mailed to the attention of:
Peoria Heights Public Works Department
4901 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
The Village of Peoria Heights is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls please.
Village Hall Holiday Hours
Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 31 for the holidays.
It will reopen at 8:00am on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Boil Order issued for Faber Ave.
Due to a water main break on Faber Ave, water service was temporarily disrupted for residents in that immediate area. Services have been restored and there is a boil order in effect for houses on Faber Ave(3700-3900 blocks). Consult the Boil Order Guidelines PDF for best practices to use during a boil order. Residents will be notified when the boil order has been lifted. If you have any questions, please call 309-686-2375.
Emily Smesrud
Water Account Technician
Peoria Heights Waterworks
4901 N Prospect Rd | Peoria Heights, IL 61616
P 309.686.2375 | F 309.686.2387
Freezing temps can cause frozen pipes...Be prepared!
Did you know that your interior pipes can freeze?
Here are some helpful tips:
Locate and insulate pipes in or near exterior walls or unheated interior spaces (attics, basements, garages.)
Locate and exercise shut-off valves leading to the water meter.
Let cold water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes to prevent freezing during cold snaps.
Keep the heat no lower than 55° F or winterize the pipes if you’re planning to be away during cold weather.