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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$600,000 Federal Boost Advances Peoria’s Galena Road Industrial Park
Peoria and Peoria County are receiving $600,000 in federal funding to help develop the proposed Galena Road Industrial Park on the city’s northeast side. The investment will support land acquisition and infrastructure for a planned $40 million project intended to attract businesses, create jobs and expand the local tax base. Key takeaways The federal appropriation…
East Peoria approves $2.6 million push to finish turf upgrades at EastSide Centre
East Peoria is moving toward the final step in a five-year effort to modernize all 10 outdoor baseball and softball diamonds at the EastSide Centre sports complex. The City Council unanimously approved a $2.6 million contract for synthetic turf on the remaining two fields, along with additional facility and road improvements. Key takeaways The council’s…
Gas prices could set a Labor Day record as oil markets surge
Drivers heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend may face the most expensive gas prices ever recorded for the holiday. The national average rose from about $4.01 to $4.10 per gallon in the first days of the week, while oil-market gains and geopolitical conflicts continued to pressure fuel costs. Key takeaways The national average reached…
Pekin approves $26,500 fix for faulty school crossing signals
A lightning strike that damaged traffic equipment near Pekin Community High School will soon be addressed, after the City Council approved a $26,500 repair contract. The work is intended to restore pedestrian crossing signals that have displayed only “Do Not Cross” since the incident during the summer. Key takeaways The council’s action focuses on improving…
Record $5 Million Gift Makes Peoria Museum’s Student Access Program Permanent
A record $5 million donation to the Peoria Riverfront Museum will create a permanent funding source for its Every Student Initiative, helping students, teachers and families across the Tri-County area visit the museum. The gift, made by Polly Barton through the Barton Family Foundation, is expected to preserve and expand free educational access for generations.…
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl seeks a third term, touting city progress
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl will seek a third four-year term in next spring’s election, extending his tenure as the city’s full-time mayor and chief executive. In announcing his campaign, Kahl highlighted infrastructure investments, public safety efforts, economic development and the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key takeaways Kahl announced his reelection bid in…
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