Prosper in Peoria: The Local Business Scene
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East Peoria developer eyes major overhaul of Bloomington’s Eastland Mall
An East Peoria developer has agreed to buy Bloomington’s largely vacant Eastland Mall site for $11.3 million, opening the door to a significant redevelopment. The…
Ameren switches on $20 million Peoria solar project with battery storage
Ameren Illinois has brought a $20 million solar facility online…
East Peoria approves ICC-area signal upgrades and permanent carry-out cocktails
East Peoria officials have approved a $100,000 plan to modernize…
Peoria Mayor Weighs Road Spending, Cannabis Rules and Nuisance Properties
Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says the city’s proposed budget puts…
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Peoria Mayor Weighs Road Spending, Cannabis Rules and Nuisance Properties
Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says the city’s proposed budget puts needed money toward road repairs, while she remains cautious about allowing cannabis dispensaries to offer drive-through service. In a WCBU interview, Ali also discussed proposed enforcement tools for chronic nuisance properties and the possibility of a police substation on the South Side. Key takeaways The…
Peoria’s Proposed Tax Rate Dip May Not Mean Lower Bills
Peoria’s City Council has approved an estimated property tax levy of about $41 million for the coming year, alongside a small proposed rate decrease. But residents whose property values rise could still see higher bills. The levy is part of the city’s proposed 2027 budget revisions, which now face further review before final approval. Key…
A Lincoln Portrait Returns to Peoria, Where His Political Path Shifted
The Peoria Riverfront Museum has acquired and put on display an original 1854 ambrotype of Abraham Lincoln, a rare image made at a downtown Peoria studio. The beardless portrait later served as a model for campaign keepsakes during Lincoln’s 1858 U.S. Senate race against Stephen A. Douglas, linking a local photograph to a pivotal period…
New River Careers Consortium Aims to Build Midwest Maritime Workforce
A new regional consortium plans to expand training for careers tied to ports, inland waterways and freight logistics. Illinois Central College and nine other schools across four states are joining forces to develop education pathways for students and workers, with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali among the leaders backing the effort. Key takeaways Ten colleges across…
Peoria approves up to $230,000 to demolish long-abandoned South Side market
Peoria is moving ahead with plans to demolish the former Adams Supermarket on Southwest Adams Street, more than two years after the City Council first approved clearing the vacant property. The council voted unanimously to authorize up to $230,000 for the work, which officials expect to begin within 30 days. The city plans to pursue…
Bradley dedicates Goldin Gateway at Main and University
Bradley University dedicated a new campus gateway at the prominent intersection of Main and University streets during its Founders Day celebration. Named for longtime supporters Ken and Pat Goldin, the entryway adds a landscaped focal point and marks a university effort to strengthen the connection between campus, West Main Street and downtown Peoria.
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