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How to Verify a Professional's License in Peoria?

To operate legally in Peoria City, professionals generally require licenses pertaining to their specialty. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), through its several boards, regulates over 120 occupational and professional categories in Peoria including rooftop contractors, architects, and engineers. Some other professionals such as plumbers are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). IDPH plumber licenses can be verified online using the Department's Plumbing License Verification page. Likewise, interested persons can verify IDFPR-issued licenses using the License Lookup page on the Department's website. In the same vein, the city government also issues licenses to several professionals operating in the building construction industry. You can verify most city-issued licenses by contacting the city's Accounts Receivable Department by calling (309) 494-8588. To verify other licenses, such as electrical contractor licenses, call the city's Community Development Department at (309) 494-8620.

In addition to licensing certain professionals at the city level, the Community Development Department also issues permits for works involving the construction, demolition, alteration, and improvements of buildings and structures in the city. These permits vary depending on the specifics of a project. Nonetheless, residents are required to obtain applicable ones before commencing any such project. You can contact the Department to seek direction on obtaining the relevant permits for your project.

Do Peoria Neighborhood Councils
Issue Permits?

Peoria has five council districts. Each of these districts has elected representatives on the City Council, which is the city's governing body. The City Council does not issue construction permits, however, it performs vital functions that affect the city's construction industry. These include enacting and amending the city's zoning and construction laws, determining the city's priority projects, and approving citywide public projects. In October 2021, the City began a concrete restoration project on the intersection of Pioneer Parkway and Harker Road. The project will also include lane reductions to improve the quality of the highway. The Council is also currently accepting bids for sidewalk improvements in all of the city districts. The proposed improvement also includes the construction of detectable warnings, driveway pavement, and new curbs and gutters. You can look up your home location on the city's district map to discover which district you reside in.

How Do You File an Unfair Business
Complaint in Peoria?

The Illinois Attorney General receives and handles complaints against deceptive and unscrupulous professionals in Peoria City. Residents can file a complaint online or submit a completed consumer complaint form (also available in Spanish and Polish) to the Attorney General's Office via mail or in person at

• Consumer Protection Bureau
• 500 South Second Street
• Springfield, IL 62701

Complaints that include allegations of crime can be directed to the Peoria Police Department by calling (309) 673-4521. To guarantee that your complaint is handled on time, examine it carefully before submitting it to verify that you have included all of the necessary information, including supporting documents like contracts and correspondence with the professional. Also, it is important to note that actions taken by the Attorney General's Office to punish a culpable professional may not guarantee compensation for the complainant. To this end, you can also consider suing the professional for monetary compensation at the Peoria Circuit Court's Small Claims Division, which has jurisdiction over civil cases where $10,000 or less is claimed.