Banners and Boxes initiative brings in new wave of public art to Peoria

Banners and Boxes initiative brings in new wave of public art to Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The drive in downtown Peoria is getting more colorful by the day, thanks to local artists. Friday morning, Peoria city officials and Peoria artists stood in council chambers at City Hall and spoke about the Banners and Boxes Beautification Program, which displays work from 21 local artists on banners and traffic cabinet boxes in downtown Peoria. "This isn't just about beautification, it's about transformation," said Stacy …