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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.