Peoria County staff report progress on jail cell conversions and multiple courthouse projects

May 28, 2025

County facilities staff reported 185 jail cell conversions complete and gave updates on courthouse exterior work, a probation office remodel, Main Street Plaza foundation work delayed by migratory-bird mitigation, and other facility projects.

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Calvin, a Peoria County facilities staff member, told the committee the county has converted about 185 jail cells to the new configuration and is finalizing the remaining count before matching scope to available funding.

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