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Peoria updates filming rules in parks and public grounds to attract productions

Peoria City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 21 to create a permitting, insurance and fee framework for filming on city property, with a carve‑out for student films and fees aligned to the public‑events process. City attorneys cited Illinois' film production tax credit as an incentive for outreach.

The Peoria City Council unanimously adopted an amendment to Chapter 21 of the municipal code Tuesday to create a structured permitting and fee process for filming on parks, streets, sidewalks and other public property.

City Attorney Miles Perkins told council the changes add an application process, adjust insurance and bond…

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