Peru City Cemetery

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2121 Shooting Park Road
Peru, IL 61354

Phone: (815) 223-0020

 

Burials may be made between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:30 pm Monday through Friday and by special arrangement only on Saturdays or holidays.

The placement of fresh flowers, artificial flowers, wreaths, memorials, candles, vigil lights and decorations on graves is allowed in all parts of Peru City Cemetery from April 1 to October 31. Shepherd's hooks or any wooden or metal frame or device to hold floral displays or other displays are also allowed. Winter decorations and covering for entire graves are allowed from November 15 to February 28. The grave owner shall remove all such items for City of Peru cemetery cleaning during the months of March and November.

For additional information about the Peru City Cemetery please see the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30.

 

 Memorial Mausoleum

 

 

 

Peru City Columbarium

 

Photos provided by Heidi Heuser

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Peru History

November 5, 2008, 5:20 am

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Maud Powell

America's first great master of the violin, was born on August 22, 1867 in Peru, Illinois.  She grew up on the western frontier where her grandparents had been Methodist missionaries before the Civil War. She began violin and piano lessons in Aurora, Illinois, then continued her studies on the violin with William Lewis in Chicago for four years.  Her training was continued in Europe with the greatest masters: Henry Schradieck in Leipzip, Charles Dancla in Paris and Joseph Joachim in Berlin.

A statue of Maud Powell was dedicated and unveiled on July 1, 1995 in Peru's Fourth Street courtyard in the downtown area. Since its dedication a Maud Powell Music Festival has been held annually.

Photo provided by Dave Lourie

City Directory

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Departments

Mayor's Office	Mayor, Scott J. Harl	(815) 223-1148
Building & Zoning Office	Jeff King	(815) 223-1148
City Clerk's Office	Clerk, Dave Bartley	(815) 223-0061
Finance Office	Finance Officer Justin Miller	(815) 224-6022
Civil Defense (ESDA)	Chief Doug Bernabei or Chief Jeff King	(815) 223-2151
Code Enforcement	Jeff King	(815) 223-1148
Corporate Counsel	Attorney Doug Schweickert	(815) 223-0177
Electric Department	ASM Doug Bernabei PSM Jeff King	(815) 223-0044
Engineering Department	Eric Carls, P.E.	(815) 224-6020
Fire Department (Non-Emergency)	Chief, Jeff King	(815) 224-2141
Illinois Valley Regional Airport		(815) 223-2003
Parks & Recreation	Director, Lynda Kasik	(815) 488-1395
Peru City Cemetery		(815) 223-0020
Police Department (Non-Emergency)	Chief, Doug Bernabei	(815) 223-2151
Public Services Department	ASM Doug Bernabei,  PSM Jeff King	(815) 223-2962
Sewage Disposal Plant		(815) 223-8330
TEST Inc.	Water Complaints	(815) 224-1650
Water Department		(815) 223-2962
Water Softening Plant		(815) 223-1016

Elected Officials

Scott J. Harl, Mayor	2009 7th Street	(815) 223-1148
Gary Hylla, Treasurer	2602 Pulaski Street	(815) 228-1809
Dave Bartley, City Clerk	212 Shooting Park Road	(815) 223-0061
Becky Mueller, Alderman First Ward	2509 Pulaski Street	(815) 343-3558
Tony Ferrari, Alderman First Ward	1115 Lincoln Avenue	(815) 488-2372
Tom Payton, Alderman Second Ward	3229 Carrie Street	(815) 252-2729
Mike Radtke, Adlerman Second Ward	2611 Laura Drive	(815) 343-9719
Dave Waldorf, Alderman Third Ward	1928 7th Street	(815) 224-4889
Mike Sapienza, Alderman Third Ward	1928 State Street	(815) 223-0913
Dave Potthoff, Alderman Fourth Ward	2829 Main Street	(815) 223-3002
Jim Lukosus, Alderman Fourth Ward	2825 7th Street	(815) 223-1307

 

Services

Illinois Valley Waste Services (Garbage & Recycling Pickup)	(815) 875-2293
Building Permits	(815) 223-1148
Chipping Service	(815) 223-2962
Council Meeting Agenda	(815) 223-0061
Emergency	911
Meter Reading Problems	(815) 223-0061
Public Information	(815) 223-0061
Shelter Reservations	(815) 223-2151
Street Light Outages	(815) 223-0044
Utility Billing Questions	(815) 223-0061
Water Interruptions	(815) 223-2962

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Going Green for the Community

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FOIA Requests

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How to File a Freedom of Information Act

Request with the City of Peru

The following are instructions on how to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the City of Peru:

 

1. Please make your request for records in writing. The City of Peru does not require the completion of a standard form for this purpose. You may submit your written request by mail, fax, or e-mail. Please direct your request to:

FOIA OFFICER Stephanie Piscia 1901 4th Street Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815.223.9489 E-mail: spiscia@peru.il.us	FOIA OFFICER Peggy Etheridge 1901 4th Street Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815.23.9489 E-mail: petheridge@peru.il.us	FOIA OFFICER (Police) Michelle Wagner 1503 4th Street Peru, IL 61354 Fax: 815.223.2267 E-mail: records@perupolice.org

 

2. Please be as specific as possible when describing the records you are seeking. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. To the extent that you wish to ask questions of a FOIA Officer, you may call the office of the City Clerk at 815.223.0061. Requests for police documents are handled by the Police FOIA Officer, Michelle Wagner and can be made either online or in person at the Peru Police Department located at 1503 4th Street, Peru, IL., or follow the link to the Police Department page.

3. Please tell us whether you would like copies of the requested records, or whether you wish to examine the records in person. You have the right to either option.

4. There is no fee for up to 50 pages of standard paper copies. For pages beyond 50, there is a .15-cent-per-page charge.
   
   
5. You are permitted to ask for a waiver of copying fees. To do so, please include the following statement (or similar statement) in your written FOIA request: “I request a waiver of all fees with this request.” In addition, you must include a specific explanation as to why your request for information is in the public interest-not simply your personal interest-and merits a fee waiver.

6. Please include your name, preferred telephone number(s), mailing address, and, if you wish, your electronic mail address.

 

FORMS FOR FOIA REQUEST
Documents available through FOIA
FOIA Request Form

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Transparent Peru

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About
Transparent Peru is The City of Peru's initiative to provide citizens the ability to see their tax dollars in action. This feature will allow the public unprecedented access to the City's finances by giving them the ability to look at different types of financial reports.

How Your Money is Spent
The first Transparent Peru application available to the public will give citizens access to review by weekly disbursements exactly as the Finance & Safety Services Committee sees them. This application will show how the City spends money from the fund level to the department level all the way down to pay a vendor. If you want to see how the City spends its money, you can find it here.

• Disbursements

Actual Money Received
This application will show that citizens of Peru a monthly summary report of cash received by the City Clerk's Office.

• Clerks Report of Cash Received

 Budgets
The report below details all proposed revenue and expenses for the City of Peru.

• Budget
• Audits

How to request a FOIA
The link below shows how to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the City of Peru.

• FOIA Requests
  If there is something that you would like to know but don't see it on our website please issue a FOIA Request

Questions
If you have questions about Transparent Peru please contact Treasurer Gary Hylla or City Clerk Dave Bartley

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Ask the City

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Click on the links below to direct a question to your city officials.

Ask Your Mayor Scott Harl	Ask the City Clerk Dave Bartley	Ask the Treasurer Gary Hylla
Ask the City Engineer Eric Carls, P.E.	Ask the Public Services Department  Administrative Services Manager:  Douglas Bernabei  Public Services Manager:Jeff King Water/Meters/Sewers/Storm Sewers Streets & Alleys Buildings & Grounds Cemetery Landfill/Compost Site City Parks City Garage Ask the Building Inspector Inspector:  Jeff King	Ask the Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey
Ask the Chief of Police Douglas Bernabei	Ask the Fire Chief  Jeff King	Ask the Finance Officer Justin Miller

 

 Ask Your City Council/Alderman

Click Here to ask the Full Council/Aldermen

First Ward:		Second Ward:
Becky Mueller	Tony Ferrari	Tom Payton	Mike Radtke
Third Ward:		Fourth Ward:
David Waldorf	Mike Sapienza	David Potthoff	Jim Lukosus

 

 

 

City Council Meeting Videos

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Below are videos from recent City Council Meetings.  Please click on fhe playlist below the video player to choose the video you want to view and the click the Play button.

Senior Living

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If you are interested in Senior Living Facilities check out the following information.

 

Liberty Village

Disability Services

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Click on the links below for information on Disability Services in the area

Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living

Horizon House

 

Recycle My Fridge Program

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Recycle My Fridge Program

The Recycle My Fridge Program is aimed at taking residents' secondary refrigerators/freezers off the grid.

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) administers the program in conjunction with the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA), Inc. Peru residents can easily get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer and receive a $35 prepaid gift card for doing so.

Residents can schedule an appointment to have their refrigerator or freezer picked up inside their home, free of charge by calling 877-341-2313 (toll free) or by visiting the program's website www.RecycleMyFridge.org

 

Chipping Service Policy

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Click on the link below to view the Chipper Service Policy. If you have any questions, contact the Public Works Department at 815-223-2962

Chipping Service Policy

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Park Shelter Rules

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Park Shelter Rules

Public Comment Policy

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The City of Peru has established procedures for public comment at city meetings. Please see the link below to view the policy.

Public Comment Policy

Cemetery Clean-Up & Decorations

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All winter blankets must be removed from the Peru Cemetery by March 31st for Spring clean-up. Cemetery flowers, decorations, etc. are allowed from May 1st to September 30th.

Comcast Customer Service Options

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2015 Calendars Available Now

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City of Peru 2015 Calendars are now available at the City Clerk's office.