Alex Carmona

A new city-sponsored public art initiative aims to brighten up many of Peoria’s light posts and traffic cabinets. The “Banners and Boxes” beautification program features submissions from 21 local artists displayed throughout downtown, the Warehouse District and Sheridan Village.

The City of Peoria is hoping to facilitate a large-scale residential development by acquiring the nearly 70-acre Exposition Gardens property on Northmoor Road.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali looks forward to the next four years of working with her recently elected colleagues to guide the city in a positive direction.

A timeline is taking shape for the City of Peoria’s intentions to see the historic PNC Bank Building and two adjacent downtown properties redeveloped.

A tight race to fill the vacant District 2 seat on Peoria’s City Council has drawn to a close.

The candidates competing to fill a Peoria City Council seat vacant for the first time in more than a decade are making some tweaks to their platforms.

The field of candidates for two contested Peoria positions narrowed after Tuesday's primary election.

The mural on the Niagara Parking Deck on Adams Street features pictures of the six Peoria residents spelling out each letter in the city name.