The City of Peoria was one of 12 US cities to win the grant. The grant aims to improve capacity of City Halls to effectively design and implement new approaches that improve citizens’ lives - relying on data, open innovation, and strong project and performance management to help mayors address pressing urban challenges. For more information about the grant, please visit: http://www.bloomberg.org/press/releases/bloomberg-philanthropies-expands-innovation-team-program-12-new-american-cities/