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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...

Lincoln College campus building with trees and lawn.

18September 2026

Lincoln College campus offers $1 leases to attract new businesses

The former Lincoln College campus in Lincoln, Illinois, is being transformed into an economic development...

Peoria street with flock camera and city buildings.

17September 2026

Peoria Stands by Flock Cameras as West Main TIF Draws Debate

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich says the city will continue using Flock Safety license plate...

Pekin owner rejects grant, council reopens TIF funding.

16September 2026

Pekin Owner Rejects $50,000 Grant as Council Reopens TIF Funding

Mary Teresa Lohman has declined a $50,000 city grant intended to renovate her vacant commercial...

Peoria council meeting discusses West Main TIF.

15September 2026

Peoria backs West Main TIF despite lone dissent from district council member

Peoria City Council approved a 23-year tax increment financing district for the West Main Street...

Washington D.C. plaza with historic buildings and people.

14September 2026

Washington’s Plaza revival could get $700,000 boost from proposed business district

Washington, Illinois, is taking steps toward a new funding tool that could help revive Washington...

Hotel owners discuss tourism district with city council.

13September 2026

Peoria hotel owners urge council to back tourism district with 1.5% assessment

A group of Peoria hotel owners is asking the City Council to create a Tourism...

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