Prosper in Peoria: The Local Business Scene
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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 of Jim Hengst, whose foundation pledged $11 million toward the…
Pekin approves $104,000 in grants for three Court Street businesses
Pekin’s City Council approved $104,000 in tax increment financing grants…
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…
Bradley Welcomes More First-Year Students as Enrollment Falls Below 4,000
Bradley University enrolled more new students this fall, including a…
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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 Improvement District that would charge a 1.5% assessment on short-term hotel stays. Supporters say the plan could raise about $700,000 in its first year to promote Peoria, attract overnight visitors and strengthen local tourism revenue. Key takeaways Twelve hotel owners…
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 Improvement District that would charge a 1.5% assessment on short-term hotel stays. Supporters say the plan could raise about $700,000 in its first year to promote Peoria, attract overnight visitors and strengthen local tourism revenue. Key takeaways Twelve hotel owners…
Washington approves guarded $50,000 grant for Cherry Tree Plaza expansion
Washington officials have approved a compromise grant designed to help redevelop vacant space at Cherry Tree Plaza while protecting taxpayers. The shopping center’s owners will receive $50,000 in two installments, but only after completing renovations and demonstrating that a sales-tax-generating tenant is committed to the expanded space. Key takeaways The grant was approved unanimously after…
Tazewell County Moves Toward Nine-Month Data Center Moratorium
Tazewell County is taking an initial step toward a temporary pause on data center proposals as officials develop new regulations. The county’s land use committee recommended a nine-month moratorium Wednesday, citing community concerns and expected turnover on the county board after the Nov. 3 election. The proposal now moves to a public hearing. Key takeaways…
OSF HealthCare receives $2 million to expand dental sedation care in Peoria
OSF HealthCare will use a $2 million federal earmark to renovate and expand its Forest Park dental clinic at the Saint Francis Medical Center campus in Peoria. The project will create a dental sedation clinic aimed at improving access to oral surgery for underserved children and adults across Central Illinois. Key takeaways The federal funding…
LaHood backs mail voting in Illinois but urges Trump to focus on affordability
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said Illinois’ mail-in voting system should proceed without disruption ahead of the midterm election, despite efforts by the Trump administration to impose new restrictions. During a Peoria visit, the Republican also urged President Donald Trump to prioritize affordability, energy costs and inflation over what he called political distractions. Key takeaways LaHood’s…
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