PEORIA, Ill. -The deadline is nearing to apply for the Peoria County Civic Leadership Academy. The free program includes a weekly session that takes place at either a County or City government facility and usually involves a presentation, tour, and time for questions and answers.
This year, the program will be on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. from August 6 to October 13, 2026, concluding with a graduation by proclamation at the Peoria County Board meeting and first Peoria City Council meeting in October.
Topics and tours include the Peoria Police Department, Emergency Communications Center, Peoria County Coroner’s Office, Peoria City Hall, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria County Election Commission, Peoria Public Works, Peoria Fire Department, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Programs are hosted by local officials discussing the work their department performs, the resources they offer, and the challenges they face.
You must be 18 or older to apply to be a part of the Civic Leadership Academy. Those applications are due by June 30th. More information can be found at https://www.peoriacounty.gov/448/Civic-Leadership-Academy.
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