Click on the link below to view the policy
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4 Things You Need To Know About The New Utility Policy
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Yard Waste Pick-Up
Yard Waste Pick-Up will begin on Monday, April 6th. Yard waste bags will be picked up on Monday's only. All yard waste will need to be placed in a City of Peru yard waste bag and placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Bags can be purchased at the City Clerk's Office, Debo's, Hy-Vee, IV Food Center and the Shell gas station on Shooting Park Road. The fee is $1.50 per bag.
Should a city holiday fall on a Monday, yard waste will then be picked up on Tuesday.
Last day for yard waste pick-up is Monday, November 30th.
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Temporary No Parking Market Street
Effective Wednesay, March 18, 2015
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Summer Recreation Flyer
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Total Compensation Package Report
The Office of the Peru City Clerk is required to make an annual Total Compensation Package Report available for review as required by Public Act 97-609
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2015 Peru Municipal Band Schedule
Click on the link to view 2015 Peru Municipal Band Schedule
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Maud Powell Arts Celebration
Join us in celebrating the birthday of legendary violinst Maud Powell. This years celebration will take place on Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd.
Check back for more details
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City of Peru Co-Ed Kickball League
The City of Peru is sponsoring an 18 yr and older Co-Ed Kickball League starting August 22-October 10, 2015.
Click on the link below for packet information. Please note that each adult must complete a participant waiver.
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Route 251 Bridge Traffic Delay
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the Illinois Route 251 bridge over the Illinois River in Peru will have one lane closed in either direction from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Monday, June 15, 2015 through Friday, June 19, 2015. The lane closure is necessary so the department can perform the routine bridge inspection of the structure.
Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.
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Sign Rules
Are you a resident in the city of Peru looking to display a temporary sign? There are a few things Peru building and zoning officials would like remind you of:
According to the City ordinance, all temporary signs (a non-permanent sign erected, affixed or maintained for a short, usually fixed period of time) must be pre-approved by the building inspector prior to posting and are only allowed a maximum of 14 days. Temporary sign applications can be picked up at the Building and Zoning office inside Peru Municipal Building and will require a $100 refundable fee that will be returned as soon as the sign is taken down.
The City of Peru Sign Ordinance prohibits the placing of any signs on City property or right of way. The Ordinance also prohibits the placing of signs such as garage sale signs on any City utility poles.
Temporary signs are any of the following: banners, special event signs, development signs, advertising signs, for-profit event signs and blow up structures.
Illegal signs that have not been approved by the building inspector may be removed by City of Peru officials. Ordinance violations are subject to a citation.
For further questions, refer to the sign ordinance on the city of Peru's website or call the building and zoning office at (815)223-2962.
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Holiday Closing-Independence Day
The Peru City Clerk's Office and City Departments will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015, in observance of Independence Day.
Garbage pickup will not be affected.
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Electronic Recycing Event-LaSalle County
An electronics collection will be hosted by La Salle County Environmental Services and Land Use 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 in the La Salle County Governmental Complex parking lot at 707 E. Etna Road east side parking lot. For questions, call (815) 434-8666.
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Peru City Cemetery
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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Lodging
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Fairfield Inn
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LaQuinta Inn |
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Super 8 Motel
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Baymont Inn & Suites 5240 Trompeter Road Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-8585 |
| Holiday Inn Express 5253 Trompeter Road Peru, IL 61354 (815) 224-2500 |
Hampton Inn & Suites |
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Hospitals
Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru Illinois
St. Margarets Hospital, Spring Valley Illinois
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Used Oil Collection 2015
On Saturday, August 22nd, the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District and LaSalle County Environmental Services are sponsoring a used oil and anti-freeze collection from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the USDA Service Center Parking lot-Rt. 23 and Dayton Road. For more information or questions, call LaSalle County SWCD 1-815-433-0551 ext. 3 or LaSalle County Environmental Services at 1-815-434-8666.
***NO CONTAINERS OR FILTERS WILL BE TAKEN***
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Illinois Valley Regional Airport
4251 Ed Urban Drive
Peru, IL 61354
Email: cstuder@midwestavtech.com
Phone: (815) 223-8441
(815) 223-2003
AWOS: (815) 223-8442
Winter Hours
Monday - Friday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4: 00 PM
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
After Hour Service - call
(815) 223-2003
Photo provided Dave Lourie
No FBO on Major Holidays
The Illinois Valley Regional Airport, is owned by and located in Peru, IL. The airport has 2 lighted, paved runways capable of accommodating any size of business aircraft. With GPS and Localizer approaches, it's 6000' by 100' runway routinely handles business jets up to a Global Express. The new 4000' by 75' crosswind runway makes the airport usable for all sizes of aircraft in almost any conditions.
The airport is served by Midwest Avtech, a full service FBO that provides Jet fuel and Avgas in addition to aircraft maintenance and servicing. Hanger space is available for long term or transient aircraft storage. There is an on-site meeting room for conducting business, and charter flights can be arranged directly out of the Illinois Valey Regional Airport.
The airport is in close proximity to several hotels, many restaurants and car rental services. Its location near the intersection of Interstates I-80 and I-39 makes it conveniet to all of north central Illinois. With Starved Rock State Park only 8 miles away, the Illinois Valley Regional Airport is a popular destination for tourists from all over Illinois.
For additional information about the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, or to obtain 24 hour service, call 815-223-2003.
The current weather at the airport can be obtained by calling 815-223-8442.
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Parks and Recreation
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Washington Park Washington Park offers shelters, playground, baseball fields, restrooms, pickelball courts and tennis courts |
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Baker Lake Park Baker Lake Park offers fishing, picnicking, playground,
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Centennial Park Centennial Park offers picnicking, shelters,
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Veterans Memorial Park & Wiggly Field Veterans Memorial Park offers Wiggly Field Dog Run, baseball fields softball fields, playground, and a shelter.
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Photos provided by Dave Lourie and Heidi Heuser
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McKinley Park McKinley Park offers playground, |
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Rotary Park |
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Sunset Park Sunset Park offers softball field, tennis |
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American Nickeloid Park American Nickeloid Park offers a playground |
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28th Street Park 28th Street Park offers a playground, |
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General Park Rules:
- Park hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Shelters at Washington Park, Centennial Park and Baker Lake can be reserved in advance,in person at the police department. Must bring photo id. Shelters can not be reserved over the phone.
- If you would like to hold an Event at any park please contact the City Clerk.
- Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed in all of the city parks.
- Dogs are only allowed at Wiggly Park
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Hospitals
Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru Illinois
St. Margarets Hospital, Spring Valley Illinois
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Peru BB Gun Club 2015
The Peru BB Gun Club starts Monday, November 9th at 5:30 p.m. for first time participants only.
Competition for all other participants begins November 16th at 5:30 p.m. Competition is held in the basement of the City Hall Building and is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Must be a Peru resident.
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