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Proposed Peoria amphitheater with curved stage and empty seating

11October 2026

Peoria’s ‘The Dee’ Amphitheater Plan Advances After Founder’s Death

Plans for a new outdoor amphitheater on Peoria’s riverfront are moving ahead following the death...

Peoria County jail exterior with officials reviewing renovation plans

10October 2026

Peoria County’s $183 Million Budget Would Fund First Jail Upgrades

Peoria County’s proposed $183 million budget for fiscal year 2027 would keep the property tax...

Two Illinois candidates discuss rising costs beside a grocery basket.

9October 2026

Illinois Candidates Split on Solutions to Rising Costs

Candidates in Illinois’ 16th and 17th congressional districts say voters are feeling the squeeze from...

Court Street businesses receiving grants in Pekin.

29September 2026

Pekin approves $104,000 in grants for three Court Street businesses

Pekin’s City Council approved $104,000 in tax increment financing grants for three businesses planning renovations...

Kep's Sports Bar interior with patrons and bartender.

26September 2026

Washington Reverses Course, Approves $34,000 Grant for Kep’s Sports Bar

Washington’s City Council has approved a $34,000 grant for Kep’s Sports Bar & Grill, reversing...

University campus with students walking between buildings.

25September 2026

Bradley Welcomes More First-Year Students as Enrollment Falls Below 4,000

Bradley University enrolled more new students this fall, including a sizable increase in first-year students,...

Peoria Warehouse District development with apartments and reduced retail.

24September 2026

Peoria Warehouse District Plan Swells to 21 Apartments, Shrinks Retail Space

A revised plan for a $5.9 million mixed-use development in Peoria’s Warehouse District will bring...

Washington approves new business district and sales tax.

23September 2026

Washington Approves New Business District and 0.25% Sales Tax

Washington, Illinois, will create a Business Development District covering much of the city’s main commercial...

Two candidates in a professional setting discussing the treasurer race.

22September 2026

Peoria County treasurer race centers on experience, technology and transparency

Peoria County Treasurer Branden Martin and Democratic challenger Randy Stevens offered sharply different perspectives during...

Modern manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and robotic arms.

19September 2026

ICC Lands $3 Million Grant to Modernize Manufacturing Training

Illinois Central College has received a $3 million capital grant from the state to renovate...

Modern manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and robotic arms.

19September 2026

ICC Lands $3 Million Grant to Modernize Manufacturing Training

Illinois Central College has received a $3 million capital grant from the state to renovate...

Modern manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and robotic arms.

19September 2026

ICC Lands $3 Million Grant to Modernize Manufacturing Training

Illinois Central College has received a $3 million capital grant from the state to renovate...

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