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Renderings from a slide presentation to the Peoria City Council show plans for the $11 million Dee Amphitheater project being developed by the Hengst Foundation.
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Peoria Mayor Ali thinks riverfront amphitheater will arrive sooner, cost a little more
Joe Deacon
Peoria Mayor Ali believes the 5,000-seat outdoor performance venue along the Illinois River will provide an economic impact and cultural benefit for the entire region. While the project is primarily funded by an $11 million donation to the city, Ali said it’s looking like the cost may go slightly above that amount.
Pekin City Hall, site of the Pekin City Council chambers.
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Pekin council members get new devices so they can 'do their job'
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An Illinois American Water tower pictured in Bolingbrook. Regulators approved an increase to the company's water rates starting in 2025.
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Watchdog uncovers $50 million in overcharges in Illinois American Water's proposed rate hike
Molly Hughes
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